I got some ideas to control the classroom;
- Have a distinct sounding object, such as a bell or cymbal.
This can be an effective way to bring student’s attention
back to the lecture or class discussion, but do not use it too often.
-Signal non-verbally, and make eye contact with students
when they hold side conversations, start to fall asleep.
-Sometimes it is best to ignore mildly negative behaviors.
Often the behavior will disappear if I do not pay any attention to it.
- Use humor. One of my favorite techniques is to stop the lecture,
put on a mysterious expression, and look directly at the disruptive student.
I announce to the class that I am getting a vision of that student sitting
in the same chair next semester repeating the class over again.
Usually the whole class laughs, but it gets the message across to everyone
that this particular behavior has consequences.
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