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Classroom management 101: college classroom edition. Tiffany Powell-Lambright, PhD Esteves School of Education May College May 22, 2013. Why are we here??. What do you know about your students?. http://psamablog.blogspot.com/2010/06/bridging-generation-gap-why-it-matters.html.
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Classroom management 101:college classroom edition Tiffany Powell-Lambright, PhD Esteves School of Education May College May 22, 2013
http://psamablog.blogspot.com/2010/06/bridging-generation-gap-why-it-matters.htmlhttp://psamablog.blogspot.com/2010/06/bridging-generation-gap-why-it-matters.html
6 tips for classroom management Not Used to Negative Feedback ~Digital Age ~ Live for Now~ Entitled • Clear Expectations • Accountability • Maintain Engagement • Modeling • Establishing Boundaries • Periodic Check-In’s
1. Setting expectations • Clearly & concisely communicate expectations • Conduct • Submission of assignments • Tardiness/Attendance • Consistently review the expectations “3 Different Ways, 3 Different Days”
2. Accountability • Student Question: What am I doing to ensure that I accomplish (ascertain) the outcome (knowledge/grade) in this class? Remind students of their responsibility to “manage” their learning and progress. “The Ball is in Your Court” • Teacher Question: In what ways am I ensuring that students are accountable for their performance?
3. Maintain engagement • Poll Everywhere-http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/lcHA8HROeCr9Ap9 • Take “Tech” Breaks (build into schedule) • Allow “wait time” after posing questions • “Think-Pair-Share” • Exit and Entrance Slips (also assists with accountability) • “Movement & Music”
4. Modeling • Sample email in syllabus “Hello Dr. Powell-Lambright: I am writing this email to let you know that I will not be in class tonight. I have a family emergency that requires my immediate attention. I will make sure that I connect with Melissa to get the notes from today’s class. My apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Thanks in advance for understanding. Sincerely Mike”
5. Establishing boundaries • How do students address you? • When/How do you respond to emails? • Set your timelines for grading assignments/feedback “We teach others how to treat us.”
6. Periodic check-in’s • How are you doing? • Conduct and academics • Include these check in’s at various points during the semester (don’t just wait until midterm or end of semester) • Self Evaluations & Teacher Evaluations • Student evaluates his/her progress/performance • Teacher evaluates student progress/performance • Not graded…just providing feedback and possible suggestions for improvement.
Closing • There’s not just one management style • Using “educational” techniques add to the toolkit • Content vs. Delivery • College Classroom management it’s a process • Trial and Error • There is a distinct generation gap and it impacts interaction • Students do have something valuable to bring to the learning environment • Strive to incorporate at least 1 or more of these tips in your courses….increase, modify, over time.
Thank you for participating!!I hope that you found the information useful powelt2@sage.edu