What is Anchoring

This chapter focuses on management strategies for classroom and laboratory instruction for school-based agricultural education teacher preparation. Specifically, the focus is on teaching methods, techniques, and strategies to proactively sustain positive student engagement in activities to prevent behavioral issues that disrupt the learning process. Characteristics and guidelines for instructional technology are discussed for effective management of student learning. Management practices for both instructional spaces and student behavior are incorporated. Highlights of underlying causes of behavior such as issues within social and psychological disruptions provide context for student engagement efforts. A portion of the chapter differentiates appropriate professional interactions of teachers with students. Behavior scenarios are utilized to provide application of theoretical concepts.