2010 Iowa State University Teaching Seminar Addressing Classroom Behavior Issues Steven A. Freeman Associate Director Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

University Teaching Seminar, 8/17/102 Take Home Message  Be proactive  Set the stage for classroom expectations before you have any issues that need to be addressed  My top ten strategies for setting the stage and managing the classroom to enhance the student learning environment:

University Teaching Seminar, 8/17/103 Setting the Stage 1.Visit the classroom early and try out all of the technology you will be using 2.Project a welcoming PowerPoint that identifies the course and instructor as students are arriving 3.Arrive early to greet the students 4.Students form their opinions about the instructor and the class in the first 15 minutes – be organized

University Teaching Seminar, 8/17/104 Setting the Stage 5.Provide an organized, clear syllabus that details learning outcomes, expectations, procedures, grading policies, office hours, etc. 6.Clearly state your learning outcomes for the course and what students need to do to be successful 7.Clearly stress classroom procedures that are important to you

University Teaching Seminar, 8/17/105 Setting the Stage 8.Set up clear communication strategies for students 9.Do at least one interactive activity that first day to get students engaged, then continue using classroom assessment techniques to keep them engaged and give you feedback on their learning 10.Ask questions and WAIT for answers

University Teaching Seminar, 8/17/106 When Bad Things Happen  Even if you set the stage appropriately, some students may challenge you in the classroom or disrupt the learning environment for others.  When this happens, how should you respond?

University Teaching Seminar, 8/17/107 Work Time  In groups of 3 or 4, pick one the scenarios on the back of the handout and discuss how you would respond  Develop your answer independently  Share with your small group  Revise and refine your response through discussion  Be prepared to share with the large group

2010 Iowa State University Teaching Seminar Questions/Discussion Thank You