90-Minute Recording of Video Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast October 14, 2008 • $249

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 this new, 90-minute online seminar. Led by Dr. Jeff 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.

Include others interested in finding solutions for handling difficult students—at no additional cost
The CD price is just $249. You can project it in a classroom or lecture hall, and invite other faculty or staff concerned about this issue at no additional cost!

Who will benefit from this seminar:
• 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

Available in CD or print transcript format. The CD contains a video presentation with PowerPoint and can be viewed on any standard personal computer equipped with Windows Media Player. Our CDs are not compatible with Macintosh computer systems. Presenters' handouts are included as a PDF on CDs and in hard copy with transcript purchases.