When disruptive behavior takes place, a number of Iowa State University faculty members recommend
addressing it immediately. Their advice: remain calm, assess the situation, listen to student concerns.
Especially recommended: provide a clear, firm response that is consistent with responses you’ve given other
students. The strategies and resources in this workshop will help you prepare for these moments before they
occur.
Learning Objectives
• Recognize the appropriate responses to classroom disruption
• Include language about behavioral expectations and mutual responsibility in course syllabi
• Identify strategies and possible responses for in-and-out of classroom disruptions concerning student
behaviors
• Locate resources to develop strategies on how to respond to classroom disruptions