Classroom incivility can be defined as a student behavior that interferes with the expected flow of the lecture or disrupts the learning atmosphere in the classroom. Examples include talking in class, packing up early, arriving late, dominating discussions, making sarcastic remarks or gestures, asking argumentative questions, showing disrespect, and asking for extensions and missing deadlines. This paper describes classroom management techniques which prevent student incivilities from occurring such as greater interaction with students, specific body language, types of lecture delivery, and behavior outside of the classroom. This article also gives advice on how to deal with these incivilities when they are happening. The author stresses that it is important to stay calm and respond immediately to any disruptive occurrence. Specific advice includes responding to disruptive students by walking over to them while still teaching, including dramatic pauses and stares, and being stern with the students after the lecture. Direct intervention and public embarrassment are not recommended in this case.
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