It could be a game, introductory question is used to create a safe environment and eases tension.
Ice breakers
A student asks a question on content you just covered on the slide. How would you respond?
Go back and let the student review the content, turn the question back to the class, etc.
What is Classroom Engagement ?
The level of active participation, attention, and emotional investment that students show while in the learning process
What is confidence ?
Confidence is the feeling or belief that one can rely or trust someone or something.
Should be set on every class, at the start and even during class if needed, helps create a safe environment.
Set clear expectations
A student starts talking politics while you are getting ready to introduce the next topic. The chat is now overloaded with comments. How would you respond?
Respectfully make a pause, reset the expectations, bring the attention back to the class subject.
Types of Engagement
Cognitive
Behavioral
Emotional
Social
How are employees who are more confident ?
Will be more assertive
Will do more
Will communicate more effectively
Have a happier mindset
Have less stress
Helps you solve problems
Have higher engagement at work
How to stay confident ?
Prepare, reset expectations, don't wait to address, get feedback, breath/ be patient with the class.
If only a student gives all the answers to the question and builds on every slide you teach, you as the trainer would lose...
Credibility and class control.
Strategies to engage
Create a fun environment
Create discussion
Meet the learner where they are
Play to your strengths
How could you be more confident ?
>Impressions.- Professionally dressed, appropriate background, use positive language
>Know Your stuff.- understand what the class should get out of each topic, prepare for engagement, update speaker notes
>Use Your Voice.- speak clearly, be yourself, use your own experiences
What happens when we fail to keep a safe environment?
Creates a culture of no accountability:
>Encourages people to misbehave more
>Does not let people voice their concerns or questions
>Interrupts the learning process and lowers retention
>Could make people leave the company
No, you should come in curious and with positive intent.
How to create a fun and welcoming environment
Establish a safe environment
Create friendly competition
Your first impressions matters
Celebrate the “Wins”
What does the acronym "SMART goals" stand for ?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable (or Attainable), Relevant (or Realistic), and Time-bound
What does the teacher say in this video, and did the class have a safe environment ?
"Anyone ? Anyone ?...'', the class did not have a safe environment.
Trey and Cesar are always laughing while looking at their second screen while you are presenting. Should you kick them out of class in Teams ? How should you approach them without making them feel targeted ?
Maybe..... No, reset expectations for the entire class, and reach out to them on the side while staying curious.
How to create discussion
Ask open-ended, relevant questions
Call on learners and celebrate correct answers
Are the teach backs due today ?
