Video Online Seminar • Tuesday, October 14, 2008 • 12:00 - 1:30 PM CDT • $274

Difficult students present a variety of challenges. Some are disruptive. Some repeatedly fail to complete assignments. While others have unreasonably high expectations for themselves.

With all of the different challenges posed by these students, which approach does one take to attempt to work successfully with them?

Not an easy question. Fortunately, there are good answers—sound, research-based answers—that you can use to help engage these students in learning so that they can experience success.

You’ll get these answers in the form of classroom-tested techniques and approaches during a new, 90-minute online seminar being presented on October 14. Led by Dr. Jason Ebbeling and Dr. Brian Van Brunt, Classroom Management 101: Working with Difficult Students offers proven methods for overcoming challenging student behavior and successfully engaging students in learning.

During this insightful seminar, you’ll learn about effective approaches to help you:
• Employ presentation approaches that motivate students to learn
• Work with students collaboratively to identify problems and take steps toward success
• Create a classroom environment that engages students
• Build relationships with students founded on mutual respect
• Use empathy to acknowledge students’ concerns and to foster a climate for change and growth
• Avoid direct argumentation while helping students understand accountability and self-responsibility
• Be aware of resources for assistance (counseling services, academic advising, etc.) and know when and how to use them
• And much more

Along with what works, you’ll also learn what doesn’t—such as certain responses to students that serve only to further alienate them or to exacerbate a problem area.

Live and interactive—questions encouraged!
You’re invited to submit questions directly to Dr. Ebbeling and Dr. Van Brunt during the live presentation. This is your opportunity to get specific feedback on challenges with difficult students in your classes, and to learn about experiences of your peers at campuses nationwide.

Include others interested in finding solutions for handling difficult students—at no additional cost
The seminar fee is just $249 per location, not per person. You can sign on from a classroom or lecture hall, and invite other faculty or staff concerned about this issue at no additional cost!

Who should attend:
• New faculty
• Experienced faculty members seeking fresh ideas for classroom management
• Faculty concerned about at-risk students
• Academic deans and faculty development personnel

Featured Higher Education Presenters:

Dr. Jason Ebbeling

Dr. Brian Van Brunt

How does a Magna Online Seminar work?

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   1:00 PM -   2:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
 12:00 PM -   1:30 PM (Central Daylight Time)
 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Mountain Daylight Time)
 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Pacific Daylight Time)

Video Online Seminar • Tuesday, October 14, 2008 • 12:00 - 1:30 PM CDT • $274

Date(s): 10/14/08
Time: 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time - See other time zones above.
Cost: $274.00
Phone: 800-433-0499
Email: custserv@magnapubs.com