Creating a positive classroom atmosphere helps to prevent conflicts that may arise when teaching. However, sometimes prevention is not enough. Here are some strategies to help you both prevent and manage conflicts in the classroom and in private. Preventing Conflicts Be credible.
Credibility is built from the first day of class and is continually judged throughout the term.
On the first day, establish your credibility by giving some background information about your experience with the subject matter by outlining your experience as a student, your research, etc. Show that you are focused and prepared. Keep this up throughout the term by coming to lectures prepared and sharing your goals for each lecture with your students. Organization, enthusiasm, solid knowledge of the content, and fairness all help to build and maintain credibility. Set clear expectations.