Classroom Dynamics DR ARNEL BANAGA SALGADO Ph D
Classroom Dynamics DR. ARNEL BANAGA SALGADO, Ph. D (PMHN), Ph. D. (Psychology), Ed. D. , Sc. D. , RN, PGD H/P No. : 050 -799 -3803; 056 882 7333 URL: www. ifeet. org; www. arnelsalgado. com ◦ ◦ Member: Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of Nursing (Constituent No. 1628977) Member: American Psychological Association (APA Roll No. 04438162) Doctor of Psychology (Psych. D. ) Fellow Program in Management (FPM – Psychology) Doctor of Science (D. Sc. ) Doctor of Education (Ed. D. ) Master of Arts in Nursing (M. A. N) Master of Arts in Teaching - Psychology (M. A. T. ) Registered Nurse (PH, MYL, UAE) Licensed Teacher (PH) Certificate in Teaching, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, PH)
Classroom Dynamics • How do you get students to do what you want them to do? • What do students want teachers to do? • What are YOU going to do in your class? 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 2
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YOUR FACE HERE 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 4
I’m excited about my first day of class. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 5
I’m nervous about my first day of class/section. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 6
I’d rather be sleeping right now. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 7
Being a great teacher means having less time and energy to be a great researcher. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 8
I didn’t answer totally truthfully to one of these statements (including this one). 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 9
The most important skill for being a great teacher is public speaking or presentation style. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 10
The best teacher says very little and lets the students do almost all of the talking. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 11
Telling students exactly what’s on an exam and how to prepare for it is babying them. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 12
Anyone can improve basic teaching skills, but really great teachers just have a natural gift. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 13
What just happened? My Goals • Process: Establish norms of full participation, self-reflection, selfdisclosure, and student-student interaction • Content: Thinking about what makes a “good” teacher 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 14
What just happened? Strategies • Everyone has to make the decision to participate at the same time = norm established. • Make the internal external (name tags; wall walk) • “Press” to “express” (solo write before small group share; physically committing to a position before defending) • All processes include relevant content • Content foreshadows future 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado activities/discussion NPT 305/307 15
What are the norms/processes you want to establish? – Participation – Self-reflection – Self-disclosure – Critical analysis – Creative problem-solving – Thinking like a researcher – What’s your goal? Almost everything you do in the classroom should support your goals. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 16
Students like when something happens! • Students will do what you ask them to do if you believe they will do it. • You can build anticipation and increase attention just by asking students to do something different. • If you feel like you are taking a risk in your teaching, students will feel the excitement of uncertainty. 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 17
General Principles for Teaching All Students ØDon't overlook capable but quiet students. ØGive female and male students equal attention and equally specific feedback. ØIncrease wait time the amount of time you allow for students to formulate an answer to a question in class. ØAvoid sexist language in classroom discussions, lectures, and in written materials that you distribute to the class. ØDo not give them the answers – encourage problem solving 12/18/2021 ØMonitor classroom dynamics to ensure that discussion does not become dominated by more aggressive students. ØVary the classroom structure to include more than just competitive modes of learning. ØRevise curricula if necessary to include female experiences, and to include them in more than just stereotypical ways. ØDo not ask female students to perform activities you would not request of male students or vice versa. Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 18
What do effective teachers do in the classroom? 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 19
Erdle & Murray 1986 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 20
Factor 1: Rapport • Offers to help students • • • Erdle & Murray 1986 12/18/2021 • Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 with problems Interested in students' ideas Sensitive to students' feelings Available for consultation outside of class Talks with students before or after class Tolerant of other points of view Concerned that students understand subject matter Knows individual students by name Flexible regarding deadlines and requirements Praises students for good ideas Shows strong interest in subject matter 21
Factor 2: Interest • Relates subject matter • • Erdle & Murray 1986 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 to current events Describes personal experiences relevant to subject matter States own point of view on controversial issues Focuses on controversial issues within subject matter Points out practical applications of concepts Relates subject matter to student interests or activities Gives everyday, real-life examples to illustrate concepts Tells jokes or humorous anecdotes Presents challenging, thought-provoking ideas 22
Factor 3: Disclosure • Advises students about • • Erdle & Murray 1986 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 how to prepare for tests or exams Tells which topics are most important for exam purposes Tells exactly what is expected on tests or in assignments Provides sample exam questions Makes students aware of overall objectives of course Advises students about how to prepare assignments Suggests organizational schemes for learning material Suggests ways of memorizing complicated ideas 23
• Have yourself videotaped and watch yourself teach. Erdle & Murray 1986 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 24
Open the Loop, Close the Loop • Focus on your hook. What is your opening question or exercise? • Leave them with a sinker. What was the point of what we just did? Is there anything they need to do to follow-up? 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 25
Challenge for future classes • How do I get students to do what I want? Be clear about your goals, and plan your first class to emphasize process, not just content. • What do effective teachers do? Pick one behavior from each category that you are going to do. • Just for fun: Before your first class, listen to theme song of whatever fictional movie/tv show you selected (or meditate on the qualities of that teacher. ) 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 26
Questions? 12/18/2021 Dr. Arnel Bañaga Salgado NPT 305/307 27
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