1. Strategies to Engage Students Dr. Bob Roller Dean, School of Business Dr. D. Scott Ray Associate Vice-President, GAPS

2. The Goal  Create an optimal learning environment  Motivate student involvement in the learning process  Ensure an atmosphere that demonstrates  Respect for God  Respect for LeTourneau University as a learning community  Respect for you (the professor)  Respect for fellow learners

3. Key Principles  Be passionate about learning  Be personal with students  Call students by name  Ask specific questions  Provide immediate feedback  Promote reflection on learning  Use real-world examples (+ and -)

4. Methods that Engage Learners  Scenarios  Role-playing exercises  Case studies  Student presentations  Cases  Problem sets  Results of research

5. The Key to Classroom Management  Your attitude  Positive  In control

6. Avoiding Problems (1)  Positive attitude  Don’t expect problems (but be prepared for them)  Be organized  Syllabus: comprehensive, well organized  Clearly delineate expectations

7. Avoiding Problems (2)  Time Management  Start on time  Stop on time  Respect students’ time (don’t waste it)  Make students respect your and each other’s time (including tardiness)  Devotional and Prayer

8. Reinforcement  Reward positive behaviors and attitudes  Use extinguishment on negative behaviors  Punish serious disruptive behaviors  Ask student to stop  Require student to leave classroom

9. Specific Issues  Academic Dishonesty  Cheating  Plagiarism  Attendance problems  Lifestyle that affects classroom

10. Spiritual Warfare  Remember that behavior may have its roots in  Spiritual issues  Lifestyle  Previous dysfunctional learning environments

11. Preventative Maintenance  It’s always easier to prevent problems than to solve them  Keep your chair & dean informed  Don’t be afraid to ask for help

12. QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION