Susi Goodman: Good resource for classroom management
Students that resist the course: Oh yes, I see them a lot in composite course since it is a new materials:
1- Sell the course : (sell the way that are going to incorporate it in real world)
various ways of convincing : connect them to the people that are in the field. I think this has the major effect.
2- Knowing the material: Knowing is not just having the information, memorizing. skills need practice, Mastery needs lots of reading and, understanding. setting high standards.
3- Claim your classroom space: move around , Interesting ! use of cellphone: I don't allow it in shop for safety reasons. A distracted students on machine is dangerous student. I give them break and they can use it in break time.
4- Engage the disruptive student:
5- Consequences: State everything in the course outline.
Discussion:
What I usually find is it is really easier to set some ground rules at the start of the term . Generally I talk about the respect that I have for my students and expect from them toward instructor and other students.
For point 2- I try to group my students myself rather that let them to team up, since I know they would go naturally to team up in their comfort zone.
For point 3- If students start talking I found out the best way is for me to stop talking and when I don't talk all the class attention goes to the person that is disruptive, and he has to stop. I found this pause is really powerful. Wendy stated:
My methods to controlling the classroom involve telling the students about RRC’s respectful classroom policy on DAY 1 of classes. I add our website for Student Rights and Responsibilities (http://www.rrc.ca/files/File/policies/new/S1%20Student%20Code.pdf)to the course outline as a reminder for them to read through on their own time. I remind the students that tuition fees are expensive, and all students paid for a seat in this program to learn.
There are always going to be disruptive students in every classroom. My method of dealing with it involves standing beside the talking student, staying there until they cease the chatter, then I can move on. However, this year I have one classroom that is unusually loud. I find that it’s the whole group that likes to talk – not just a select few. On one occasion, I stopped lecturing to remind the students of the respectful classroom – “your classmates paid good money to learn, and they can’t hear the lecture because others are having personal conversations. If you want to talk, you can leave the class – I’m not holding anyone prisoner – but please respect your classmates that wants to listen to the lecture.” This was effective for a couple of weeks – then the chatter started up again (but not as loudly). Do any of you ladies have a better solution for this scenario?
Another issue that I try to control in the classroom is achieving cooperation and diversity within the classroom. The Chemistry course that I teach includes a lab period. It is during this lab period that I pair individuals up with classmates that they do not usually hangout with. The labs require team work, and I find that the students help each other out to complete the lab reports. So far, this has boded well for better class unity.
Inquiry Based Project
My Presentation # assignment 3
Wendy
I really liked her speech. she is a great speaker. doesn't need prop to get the attention of audiences.
If she had some pictures of the process, it would be great. It is not fair listening to speech about food and not having some ;)
Amanda
I really liked the way she presented . she used the inquiry project as an opportunity to walk along side her students in the learning process. Liked the ANIMOTO, going to try it.
It was great. Just the format of Prezi , the final slide of tasting could be at the end (very right side of the page rather than left side)
JerryLynn
The way that she compared the new terms with what she already knew and helped in learning was interesting.
I think the focus on the technical was
Melinda and Kelly
Telling story through pictures was neat. The concept of social learning was interesting.
It was a great presentation. I don't have constructive comment.
Sajjad:
Learning stages was clarified and was well thought.
The focus on technicality was more than the learning process.
Cara:
The power point presentation was professional. She used all the gadgets of power point.
It was great presentation but it would be greater if she would talk on the slides.
Mahi
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Susi Goodman: Good resource for classroom management
Students that resist the course: Oh yes, I see them a lot in composite course since it is a new materials:
1- Sell the course : (sell the way that are going to incorporate it in real world)
various ways of convincing : connect them to the people that are in the field. I think this has the major effect.
2- Knowing the material: Knowing is not just having the information, memorizing. skills need practice, Mastery needs lots of reading and, understanding. setting high standards.
3- Claim your classroom space: move around , Interesting ! use of cellphone: I don't allow it in shop for safety reasons. A distracted students on machine is dangerous student. I give them break and they can use it in break time.
4- Engage the disruptive student:
5- Consequences: State everything in the course outline.
Discussion:
What I usually find is it is really easier to set some ground rules at the start of the term . Generally I talk about the respect that I have for my students and expect from them toward instructor and other students.
For point 2- I try to group my students myself rather that let them to team up, since I know they would go naturally to team up in their comfort zone.
For point 3- If students start talking I found out the best way is for me to stop talking and when I don't talk all the class attention goes to the person that is disruptive, and he has to stop. I found this pause is really powerful.
Wendy stated:
My methods to controlling the classroom involve telling the students about RRC’s respectful classroom policy on DAY 1 of classes. I add our website for Student Rights and Responsibilities (http://www.rrc.ca/files/File/policies/new/S1%20Student%20Code.pdf)to the course outline as a reminder for them to read through on their own time. I remind the students that tuition fees are expensive, and all students paid for a seat in this program to learn.
There are always going to be disruptive students in every classroom. My method of dealing with it involves standing beside the talking student, staying there until they cease the chatter, then I can move on. However, this year I have one classroom that is unusually loud. I find that it’s the whole group that likes to talk – not just a select few. On one occasion, I stopped lecturing to remind the students of the respectful classroom – “your classmates paid good money to learn, and they can’t hear the lecture because others are having personal conversations. If you want to talk, you can leave the class – I’m not holding anyone prisoner – but please respect your classmates that wants to listen to the lecture.” This was effective for a couple of weeks – then the chatter started up again (but not as loudly). Do any of you ladies have a better solution for this scenario?
Another issue that I try to control in the classroom is achieving cooperation and diversity within the classroom. The Chemistry course that I teach includes a lab period. It is during this lab period that I pair individuals up with classmates that they do not usually hangout with. The labs require team work, and I find that the students help each other out to complete the lab reports. So far, this has boded well for better class unity.
Inquiry Based Project
My Presentation # assignment 3
Wendy
Amanda
JerryLynn
Melinda and Kelly
Sajjad:
- Learning stages was clarified and was well thought.
- The focus on technicality was more than the learning process.
Cara:Assignment #7
Learning Non Destructive testing