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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Hey there, lifesaving educators! I'm David Kotz, your host and the founder of the National Safety Training Center. Join me as we embark on a bi-monthly journey, each session packed with approximately 30 minutes of rich content tailored for American Red Cross and American Heart Association educators like you—CPR/First Aid instructors, Lifeguard instructors, EMT instructors, and any current or aspiring lifesaving educating entrepreneurs who are passionate about saving lives. We'll dissect current events, explore teaching strategies, and review lifesaving techniques. But that's not all! We want you to be a part of the conversation. Got a topic or an incident you're itching to discuss? Send it our way, and let's tackle it together on the show. Gear up for an educational ride with The LIFESAVING CHRONICLES.
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