Instructor Training Course Classroom Management Instructor Training Course COPYRIGHT © 2013 GEORGIA PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER www.gpstc.org

Terminal Performance Objective Given the need to present training, the public safety training instructor will apply techniques to effectively manage the classroom to enhance the learning environment, in accordance with the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Learning System. 2 2

Enabling Objectives Describe at least two means of dealing with a variety of student behaviors. Explain how to create an effective learning environment at an indoor and/or outdoor training facility. Determine how to maintain continuity of instruction when interrupted by unscheduled events. 3 3

Variety of Student Behaviors Daydreamers Uninterested in subject Unfamiliar terms Boredom Drifts mentally (i.e. gazing around room) Ask direct questions or get entire class involved 4 4

Variety of Student Behaviors (contd) Slow Learners Instructor is inefficient Difficulty grasping new information and skills Excel in other areas Visual and audio learners Develop assignments and lesson plans with the variety of students’ needs in mind. 5 5

Variety of Student Behaviors (contd) Fast Learners Learn without supervision Can be an asset to the class and instructor Challenge them with assignments Assign them to assist a slow learner (Optional) 6 6

Variety of Student Behaviors (contd) Shy/Timid Students Hesitant Afraid to talk Informal environment Talk to them on breaks Ask simple questions for discussion 7 7

Variety of Student Behaviors (contd) Side-tracker/Staller Divert attention and interest of class Call on them regularly for participation Talkative, aggressive, extroverted Groups talk among themselves Special problems discussed after class Keep lesson purpose in mind 8 8

Variety of Student Behaviors (contd) Trouble-maker Distract other students Prevent students from learning Talk to them in private Evaluate why they are in class Behavior needs to be changed Consider expelling students Unfair to other students 9 9

Variety of Student Behaviors (contd) Late-comers Establish early late arrivals not tolerated P.O.S.T. rules regarding attendance Favoritism or weakness managing class Document time missed 10 10

Variety of Student Behaviors (contd) Cheaters Explain classroom rules What is allowed What is not allowed Removed from training/testing Conduct thorough investigation 11 11

Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environment Ability of Learners to See and Hear Audible/Visible Distractions Inclement Weather Extremely Hot Weather Extremely Cold Weather Rain and Thunderstorms Bright Sunlight Windy Conditions 12 12

Learning Environments (contd) A/V Equipment and other Teaching Aids Demonstrating Equipment Flip Charts Portable Dry-Erase Boards Student Materials 13 13

Learning Environments (contd) Indoor Learning Environment Audible/Visible Distractions Distractions Institutional Personal Natural Facility Problems 14 14

Learning Environments (contd) Adequate Lighting Ideal lighting systems: incandescent and fluorescent Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Seating Arrangements 15 15

Fan-Type Seating * GOOD FOR GROUP ACTIVITIES *ENHANCES STUDENT INTERACTION *INSTRUCTOR ACTS AS FACILITATOR 16 16

Traditional-Type Seating * TYPICAL LECTURE FORMAT * INSTRUCTOR HAS GREATEST CONTROL * MAXIMIZE SPACE, BUT MINIMIZES INTERACTION 17 17

Conference-Table Seating 18 18

* IMPROVES EYE CONTACT AMONG STUDENTS AND WITH INSTRUCTOR Horseshoe Seating * ENHANCES HEARING AND SEEING OF A DEMONSTRATION * ENCOURAGES STUDENT PARTICIPATION * IMPROVES EYE CONTACT AMONG STUDENTS AND WITH INSTRUCTOR 19 19

Learning Environments (contd) Indoor Learning Environment (contd) Use of Existing Facilities 20 20

Recommended Position of a Portable Projection Screen 21 21

Maintaining Continuity of Instruction Emergency Calls Temporary Drops in Attendance Malfunction of Equipment Guest Speaker Fails to Appear Lack of Student Interest Students Fail to Perform as Planned Inclement Weather 22 22

Enabling Objectives Describe at least two means of dealing with a variety of student behaviors. Explain how to create an effective learning environment at an indoor and/or outdoor training facility. Determine how to maintain continuity of instruction when interrupted by unscheduled events. 23 23