Instructors need to know how to manage the flow of instruction in their classes while engaging all of their students in the learning process. Managing student behavior is a necessity if courses are going to achieve the stated goals and objectives. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
Sleep is very important overall. From my understanding, we should be getting at least 7 hours of sleep every night. This will help keep us sane and ready to tackle on the day! I will try to incorporate meditating since they mention it had a positive overall effect to the human mind and body.
Stress comes from all different parts of one's day - take the time to reflect, release and work on better health to manage stress
Comment on Roshanda Martin's post: I am the same way. I just need to remind myself that I am important and just take some me time.
Make it a habit to learn your students' names. It helps to show the students that you care about them.
Paying close attention to your students will also enable you to recognize emerging problems. Recognizing these problems allows you to prevent them from escalating into something major. Successfully monitoring students represents good student/class management.
Students who are inattentive in class are generally those students who typically lack understanding of the course requirements. As an instructor, reevaluate my approach, tone, and expectations.
Set standards for missed assignments. Note that a 10% variable of missed assignments, however, will not always be from the same students.
Comment on Angela Zaugg's post: I agree with you.
Important not to be best friends with your students
I realize now that most cheating occurs because of opportunity.
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