Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Dealing with Disruptive Classroom Behavior


Contributed by Talia Koronkiewicz, Manager of Student Conduct & Campus Life

The Professional Development and Student Conduct Offices are excited to host the webinar, Managing Disruptive Classroom Behavior: Strategies for Creating a Safe & Dynamic Learning Environment on both Wednesday, January 22 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, February 27 at 12:00 p.m.

Cartoon by David Sipress

Whether you are a seasoned faculty member or just starting out, classroom management is not easy. This 1.5 hour webinar will provide you with great resources to start the semester off on the right foot!

Webinar Participants Will:
  • Develop an overall philosophy of classroom management that promotes learning and creates a safe environment
  • Implement effective strategies for creating and sustaining an engaging and respectful learning environment
  • Learn strategies for setting the right tone on the first day of class
  • Generate a list of practical strategies for redirecting disruptive behaviors
  • Learn how to handle side conversations, digital distractions, and inappropriate comments
  • Review how to use positive language in a syllabus that sets expectations, policies, and procedures
  • Examine the instructor's role in disruptive student behavior
  • Identify when and how to make referrals for student conduct violations
Register via the Professional Development auto-registration site today!