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Getting quiet students to participate in discussion
- homework ahead of time
- pair work
- calling them by name
- iphone app to call on random students
- grading each statement
- asking the right question
- Craig’s hands on project, so their project is very different from other classes
- Kaeley’s BI that started with just conversations with students, asked what they want to know about the library, and ended up covering most of what Kaeley had planned
Even if you miss a little something, they won’t remember enough to know. Most recall basic information.
Pros and Cons of having professor in the room
- can feel safer, like they’ll do disciplinary stuff
- but can’t do everything you’d think of
Q: When is a good place to stop facebooking, etc?
A: When it’s distracting to others in the class; also, it’s good to be upfront about your own behavior.
- Intentional conversations before class with students to help them learn about you and see commonalities can help conversations.
- Having a sense of humor and being honest when it’s not as exciting makes students more comfortable
Q: How does the fuzziest point work?
A: Have the students let you know what they’re most confused about at the end of class. They can do this on paper or by email.
What to do with students who are disciplinary problems or won’t turn in assignments?
- put in syllabus that assignments a week late will get a zero
- keep paper trail, though might not be able to speak with parents because of FERPA
Learning Disabilities
- could put a sentence in syllabus about the office
- would get a letter from the main LD office
Late students
- Once, might ignore
- Follow up, see if there’s a reason
- Will ask people to leave if they come too late (one person in law school)
- Quizzing to keep students in class on time
Anything unusual
- will talk to student one-on-one and ask if everything is okay, let them volunteer information. If not fixed, more serious conversation.
Perry’s developmental model
- how they act in class
- behavior changes