Treating Mental Asystole
How To Revive A Dead Classroom
Have you ever wished that you didn't have to go to class - as the teacher? This workshop offers techniques to re-engage even the most jaded, disenchanted, overwhelmed EMS students. Participants will learn to see the behavioral markers of a moribund learning environment and turn a classroom from deadly to productive. Improve student discipline and performance through active participation and respectful collaboration. Participants will develop practical tools to assess student understanding and address learning gaps before testing. This workshop is ideal for educators seeking to enhance classroom productivity.
Explores restoring engagement to unresponsive educational environments. This workshop offers transformative techniques for fostering a dynamic, interactive, and productive classroom. Participants will learn how the Observer Effect can inhibit student engagement and how shifting to student-led assessments can revitalize the classroom atmosphere. This course delves into creating a positive learning environment that encourages active participation, critical thinking, and respectful collaboration. Instructors will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to assess student understanding, address learning gaps, and promote professional behavior and ethical conduct. This course is ideal for educators seeking to enhance classroom productivity and foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning.
Class Outline
1. Introduction - Understanding the silent classroom and its implications.
2. The Observer Effect - How traditional assessment methods may inhibit student engagement.
3. Principles of Classroom Productivity - Defining and achieving a productive learning environment.
4. Creating a Positive Learning Environment - Strategies for establishing a supportive and respectful classroom.
5. Student-Centered Techniques - Introduction to student-led assessments and their benefits.
6. Implementing Student-Led Assessments - Practical application of techniques.
7. Enhancing Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving - Activities to foster analytical and evaluative skills.
8. Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct - Encouraging responsible behavior and addressing challenges.
9. Fostering Confidence and Risk-Taking - Strategies to support intellectual exploration and inquiry.
10. Conclusion and Reflection - Reflecting on the transformative power of student-led assessments in promoting classroom engagement and productivity.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will recognize behavioral indicators of disengagement and understand the negative impact on student performance.
2. Educators will learn how to use student-led activities and assessment techniques, to encourage engagement.
3. Foster Classroom Productivity and Engagement: Participants will gain strategies to promote critical thinking, respectful discussion, professional behavior, and ethical conduct.
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