Jim: It helps, of course, to know the student -- what works with one may not work with another. Many students who behave like the one described, have an extremely high need for recognition and validation by the teacher. If some of this can be supplied in other ways, it may reduce the student's need to get it through dominating a class. One way is to make the student (in his or her mind) your ally in the teaching process, communicating that by allowing others to ask questions and stumble through answering them, he or she is helping you teach better. An occasional knowing glance in the student's direction during class ("I know that you know the answer and I thank you for your forbearance"), may help. Steve. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Steven J. Gilbert, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology & Department Chair State University of New York, College at Oneonta 127A Fitzelle Hall, Oneonta, NY 13820 Phone: 607-436-2557 FAX: 607-436-3753 E-MAIL: [log in to unmask] Web Address: http://www.oneonta.edu/faculty/gilbersj/Stevepage.htm Visit the Psychology Department Web Site http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/psyweb/ -----Original Message----- From: Teaching Breakfast List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jim Greenberg Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 2:32 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Student that Talks Too Much? Dear TBers, I had a faculty member come to me today with a classroom management issue that I didn't know how best to handle. Can people on this list help? The faculty member came to me for advise on how to handle a student that constantly raises their hand and tries to answer every question asked. They also are constantly asking questions. Many times the questions and/or answers are not related to what is being talked about in class. Other students are showing body language that suggests they are getting annoyed. What can be done? Mr. James B. Greenberg Director Teaching, Learning and Technology Center Milne Library SUNY College at Oneonta Oneonta, New York 13820 email: [log in to unmask] phone: 607-436-2701 fax: 607-436-3081 IM: oneontatltc "Ignorance is curable, stupidity lasts forever"