Attitudes that influence classroom interpersonal phenomena
Understanding Classroom Dynamics
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This outline is adapted from Lowman’s (1995) Mastering the Techniques of Teaching, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.
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Attitudes that influence classroom interpersonal phenomena |
- Student attitudes
- Teacher attitudes
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The psychology of college teachers |
- Sources of satisfaction
- Sources of dissatisfaction
- Types of behavior toward students
- Affective and control messages
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The psychology of students |
- Sources of satisfaction
- Sources of dissatisfaction
- Types of behavior toward teachers
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Predictable changes in class rapport over time |
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Fostering personal relationships with students |
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Soliciting feedback from students |
- The end of the semester student ratings
- Feedback before the end of the semester
- When should we do this?
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Indirect classroom leadership |
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Treating students as individuals |
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Miscellaneous interpersonal skills topics |
- Individual meetings with students
- Teaching ethics
- Teacher tolerance of youthful behavior