if a student cheats, we already have failed. failed to set the tone, failed to set expectations, failed to show consequence.
It's important to have an open door policy and create an environment where students feel that your approachable. Also, recognizing when you need to allow a student to vent is important.
Two other great quotes: "People have a strong gravitational pull toward feeling left out." and "Knowing something and not being able to articulate it is, in a discussion-based setting, the same thing as not knowing it."
Also, clarity in the syllabus and in the rules of the class makes everything easier, including but not limited to instances of cheating.
And important reminder is that the instructor must never submit themselves to the abuse of a student, and should step away if it ever comes to that.
I have learned the various ways to manage and help students that may have behavior issues or learning problems. I intend to be aware of students that are in need of any of this interaction in any of my classes and to apply the various techniques learned ie: Use a series of test vs one final exam, watching for angry students and Apple polishers and utilizing groups to mitigate some of these behaviors as well as watching for the different ways that students cheat and how to handle it accordingly and ultimately I now know what to look for when a student is disrupting the class to often and to be fair to the other students. This could mean that the disruptive student has to be spoken to often and warned as well as making sure I document about all interventions attempted to have a paper trail to back up my statements in regards to the student and possible discharge from class.
give a cheating student a chance to explain why they felt the need to cheat and dont call them out on it infront of their peers
Being aware of students who cheat or don't participate is an important way to prepare for class.
In my class I don't give a written exam, we do a shop clean up as the final for both semesters. It is great for the shop, and wonderful for the students. They don't have t get so nervous about all the electives and our classes as well.
