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SETTING, COMMUNICATING, ENFORCING EXPECTATIONS
Identifying and communicating expected routines for the classroom in areas such as
Participation, assignments, and general classroom behavior.Redirecting behavior that isn’t consistent with expectations.
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- Explaining that all classes have certain routines; sharing the ones relevant for the class and noting how they impact students’ success:
- General: use of electronic devices, doing work for other classes, entering late, where to sit, etc.
- Participation: speaking loudly enough to be heard by everyone in the room, raising of hands, reading prior to discussion, responding with respect to other students, etc.
- Assignments: procedures, time limits, grading standards, submission of late work, etc.
- Addressing behavior that isn’t consistent with expectations right away by means of verbal reminders, direct requests, and private conversations as needed.
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- Communicates to students that TA is competent and can be trusted.
- Acculturates students to university classroom expectations.
- Reduces student anxiety and improves performance.
- Helps ensure that students’ behavior supports learning objectives.
- Increases teaching satisfaction and effectiveness.
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