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Classroom Management 101: Working with Difficult Students
Difficult students present a variety of challenges. Some are disruptive. Some repeatedly fail to complete assignments. And still others have unreasonably high expectations for themselves. With all of the different challenges posed by these students, which approach does one take to attempt to work successfully with them?
Not an easy question. Fortunately, there are good answers—sound, research-based answers—that you can use to help engage these students in learning so that they can experience success.
You’ll get these answers in the form of classroom-tested techniques and approaches in this seminar. Led by Dr. Jeff Ebbeling and Dr. Brian Van Brunt, Classroom Management 101: Working with Difficult Students offers proven methods for overcoming challenging student behavior and successfully engaging students in learning.
During this insightful seminar, you’ll learn about effective approaches to help you:
- Employ presentation approaches that motivate students to learn
- Work with students collaboratively to identify problems and take steps toward success
- Create a classroom environment that engages students
- Build relationships with students founded on mutual respect
- Use empathy to acknowledge students’ concerns and to foster a climate for change and growth
- Avoid direct argumentation while helping students understand accountability and self-responsibility
- Be aware of resources for assistance (counseling services, academic advising, etc.) and know when and how to use them
- And much more
Along with what works, you’ll also learn what doesn’t – such as certain responses to students that serve only to further alienate them or to exacerbate a problem area.
Who will benefit from this seminar:
- New faculty
- Experienced faculty members seeking fresh ideas for classroom management
- Faculty concerned about at-risk students
- Academic deans and faculty development personnel
If you have any questions contact Customer Service at 800-433-0499 or (608) 246-3590 or email us at support@facultyfocus.com.
Dr. Brian Van Brunt, the president-elect of the American College Counseling Association, currently serves as director of Counseling and Testing at Western Kentucky University. He was the director of Counseling at New England College from 2001-2007. In 2007 he was awarded the American College Health Association Innovation Grant for his work on New England College’s website. 
