Instructors need to know how to manage the flow of instruction in their classes while engaging all of their students in the learning process. Managing student behavior is a necessity if courses are going to achieve the stated goals and objectives. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
Classroom management is an important skill for an instructor to have. Proper classroom management can have a direct impact on learning in the classroom.
Stress can definitely impact an instructor, but it can also affect a student's ability to learn, focus, or complete tasks.
To-do lists can be very helpful time management tools.
Listen to understand rather than respond right away.
I tend to walk right next to the inattentive students and make it known that I want to hear what great ideas they have that could contribute to the whole group. I also utilize small table talks that work well for collaboration.
It is important to hold a solid line for adult learners to hand in work on time. Highlighting the fact that they are training for real world workforces. It is also important to ensure no one can say they are not aware of due dates.
I had an activity planned but didn't run through it first and it was not very good at all. I learned always practice a hybrid simulation before implementing it. EVEN if it seems so simple.
I think this depends how disruptive the student is. If it is unsafe, I remove them. I handle everything per policy whenever possible to keep things fair while still listening and helping students
I have always used a to do list when I was a practicing nurse at the bedside, now I can see how to use them in the classroom.
Sitting down and having a safe and open conversation with a student can teach you a lot about what is going on. I had a student tell me how her husband got shot and is paralized at home. And I had NO idea and it happened months ago. It was such a eye opening conversation. She was working full time and trying to take care of him and go to school full time. With two kids. I have many more stories from talking to students.
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