1. Instructor Training Course
Classroom Management
Instructor Training Course
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2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

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

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

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

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

18. Conference-Table Seating18 18

19. * 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

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

21. Recommended Position of a Portable Projection Screen21 21

22. 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

23. 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