ED104 - Class Management Strategies

Facilitator: Patricia Scales

This course provides methods and techniques for managing students and class activities. We start by reviewing the steps instructors need to follow as they introduce a class to new students. We then discuss strategies to effectively deal with unfocused and challenging students. The course ends by describing common mistakes made by instructors and ways to avoid them.


 

Testimonials


What participants are saying about this course...


I have been encouraged by this course. It touched on many aspects of my experience.


I have used some of the things presented in this course and I feel it has made me a better instructor.


The course covered the material in adequate depth and the knowledge gained will be useful in my career. Thank you.


I have been teaching for almost 7 years and am considered an excellent instructor (95% or better rating) and this course included several points that I am definitely incorporating into my course design. Thank you very much.


I found this to be a very valuable course. Classroom management is key to the effectiveness and success of an instructor!!!


Course Format


Course Structure

  • Can Start Anytime
  • Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
  • Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)

Course Length

  • 4 Hours of Activities
  • 4 Weeks to Complete the Course
  • Can Finish Faster

Completion Requirements

  • Study Course Content
  • Participate in Forum Discussions *
  • Achieve 70% on Final Quiz (one attempt only)
  • Complete Online Course Survey

* You are required to participate in the course forum. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.

Course Objectives


Module 1: Setting the Stage for Success

  • Identify the characteristics of an instructional delivery expert.
  • Create clear and specific course requirements and procedures.
  • Handle late and missing assignment situations.

Module 2: Dealing with Challenging Students

  • Identify the different categories of challenging students.
  • List ways of working with challenging students.
  • Use the strategies suggested for working with challenging students.

Module 3: Managing Student Behavior

  • List ways of becoming an effective monitor.
  • Describe the characteristics of silent, angry and cheating students.
  • Use the strategies suggested for working with profiled students.

Module 4: Common Instructor Mistakes

  • Identify reasons for instructor mistakes.
  • Identify areas where mistakes are commonly made.
  • Plan ways to avoid common mistakes.

Certificate/CEUs


Completion of this Course:

  • Certificate of Completion
  • 4 Hours of Continuing Education

Completion of Six Courses:

  • Certificate of Knowledge in Career College Teaching
  • Eligible for MaxPrize*

*MaxKnowledge conducts an annual prize drawing to sponsor a Certificate of Knowledge holder to attend CCA's Annual Convention. U.S. residents are automatically entered in the drawing.

How to Enroll

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