Classroom Management When Things Goes Wrong

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Join Dave Kotz from the National Safety Training Center and special guest Alex Palumbo, an American Red Cross instructor trainer, as they delve into the intricacies of managing a classroom when things don't go as planned. In this episode, they share their wealth of experience and discuss various scenarios, from handling participants who don't pass prerequisites to dealing with unexpected medical emergencies during classes.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

• Strategies for when students fail to meet lifeguarding prerequisites
• Introducing the new R24 prerequisites for American Red Cross lifeguarding
• Solutions for students who haven't completed online components of blended learning courses
• Real-life classroom incidents and how to handle them
• Tips for dealing with difficult students and negative reviews

🏊‍♂️ Featured Topics:

• Lifeguarding prerequisites and the new R24 changes
• Managing expectations and communications with students and parents
• The importance of being prepared for a variety of classroom situations
• Insights into instructor-level class challenges

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