Classroom Management Scenarios

Front

Students are unprepared and not contributing.

Back

A small group of students often attends your class, but its members have not read the assigned readings; therefore, they contribute little in discussions.

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Side conversations disrupt the class.

Back

While explaining the lesson, you notice two students having a side talk, and by so doing they are annoying other students.

Front

Student avoids group assessments.

Back

One of your students makes a habit of skipping oral exams/presentations and gets medical excuses so that he can take his exams individually.

Front

Debate becomes personal and heated.

Back

As an activity, your students are having a debate about gender roles, but the discussion heats up with too many arguments that are making it personal.

Front

Student interrupts to correct grammar.

Back

One of your students spots grammar errors in your sentences on the board; she interrupts the class and highlights them.

Front

Student is at risk of failing despite hard work.

Back

Exam is approaching. A student comes to you (who has been working very hard) but is in danger of failing the class. The student tells you that he has to pass this class to be able to pay for the next level.

Front

Student's behavior discourages participation.

Back

George is a know-it-all student and calls attention to his colleagues' mistakes, so that some of them now prefer not to answer your questions voluntarily.

Front

Student reacts aggressively to failing grade.

Back

A student receives 'F' on a test. He protests his grade and is asking you to change it or allow him to re-take the exam. You stand firm on your position and tell him that there are no make-ups or extra credit. His tone becomes increasingly aggressive.

Front

Irrelevant questions disrupt the class.

Back

A student asks too many irrelevant questions and is causing other students to be distracted and confused.