Twenty Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Improve Your Class!

Dr. Frank R. DunbarCampus Chief Academic Officer, Eastern

Campus and University CenterWayne County Community College

District

Description of Workshop

Have you been in the middle of a semester (or dreading the one that is about to start) and wondered, “What am I going to do with this class!”Every instructor has been there…the class is disruptive…there is a group that needs to refocus…the students are lacking in energy…something is wrong!You realize you need to change something to get back the focus, renew the energy and limit distractions. This workshop is designed to help!

Why Listen to Me?Campus Chief Academic Officer – 5 yearsCampus Associate Dean – 2 yearsExperience Teaching at the Senior College Level (UCLA, UCI and Purdue) – 10 yearsExperience Teaching at a Community College – 2 yearsExperience Teaching High School – 2 yearsBut mainly, I am in contact with FANTASTIC instructors all the time and they have lots to share…as do you! Lets get started!

#1Develop a Course Syllabus with Clear Expectations and Consequences

#2Get to Know the Students in Your Class

#3Remember, The Classroom is NOT a Consumer Location

#4Dress the Part and STAND (if you are able).

#5Get to Class Early and Watch the Students Enter. LISTEN.

#6Rearrange the Room

#7Mobile Technology Bucket at the Door

#8Embrace Technology

#9Amend Your Syllabus Mid-Term

#10Develop Covenant Groups

#11Over Plan Lessons

#12NO Extra Credit

#13No Favorites. Everyone is Equal.

#14Change your style (intentionally).

#15Humor, Humor, Humor

#16Keep Notes on Your Students

#17Encourage Them!

#18Food! Duh!

#19Know the Nearest Exit

#20Certificates for Each Student

“All students can fly, some just need longer runways.”

Lourie Davis