Get Your Students Hired
Do a quick 3x5 card assessment if they seem to be struggling, to understand where the probs are coming from .
I appreciate the advice of what to do if you have gone over your expected amount of time but still have information to discuss. Adjusting your expectations and lesson plans as you go is vital to ensure efficacy of your class.
Lesson plans should be planned ahead. Have contingency plans in place if you are needed to redirect the class.
I learned to change activities if you start to notice that students are not engaged anymore. I also learned to always have a Plan B, if Plan A is not working as well. I learned that having feedback from students is a good way to improve your instruction. You may be able to pinpoint what is not working for students.
Approaching lessons with an "on the fly" plan of what adjustments can be made, and where, to keep the lesson valuable while achieving objectives.
Comment on Adrianna Olch's post: It is important to take charge of the class and also remember that the students are adult learners. I feel the best approach to gain control of the class is to redirect them to the assignment or activity.
Plan B is important and being flexible. Also, making adjustments based on students' level of engagement.
Realizing that you cannot compromise on competencies, knowledge, and skills required to succeed. Which really brings the thought of matching the assignment to the students' experience level.
Having a plan B is essential. When there seems to be a disconnect between the instructor & the students then redirect them to another activity.
Keeping the student's attention and ensuring they are not being distracted. Redirect or switch to another activity if needed.
I took away the most from the time management solutions. It's so easy to get off-topic in conversation. It's hard to disengage when the students are invested in the discussion, but ensuring you go through all the contents is essential. Now, I will say that I have allowed the conversation to take over the class a time or two when it is almost teaching the subject matter.
Change your lesson plan or try another technique if your class is not responding well and learning .
Knowing a students background will help you alternate the way of teaching the classroom.
You never really know how a lesson will progress until your presenting it, especially if the students are new to an instructor. So