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You will encounter many different types of students. Set clear boundaries for the course

I truly feel more confident in myself after watching this video, "the Guide" is my personal approach to being the instructor I am always striving to be.

Learn how to deal with the differing personalities of students

Using the syllabus you can clearly lay out due dates and expectations for the course. team building helps break the ice on the first day of class.

I have learned that it is important that the students know what is expected of them in class.  Additionally I need to always have an ice breaker. The ice breaker will allow students to learn about teamwork.

I can't control my circumstances in my job right now, but I can change my perception and how I handle the stress and fear.  Taking time to renew and recharge will actually help my performance and productivity.

I want to facilitate the students to be able to have conversation and  challenge their own selves and even challenge me so I can further explain and engage them in my experiences I can share

I definitely have the problem of time. Each class is different. One class will finish 15 minutes early and the next will not get finished. It's hard to keep all classes at the same place in content. Some classes like instruction, while others like independent work, and yet others, like activities.

I don't like confrontation with a student. I do not like it when they argue with me. I set clear expectations and due dates. I do not like accepting late work because it is not fair to those who turned the assignment in on time, it does not mimic the real working world, and does not instill the importance of deadlines. My students often try to copy work after I have returned it and then try to turn it in late. I explain that the work is to help them learn concepts. Copying does not help them learn, especially when… >>>

I like the idea of focusing on the inattentive students. Randomly call on students to summarize the lesson. So, all students know I might call on them.

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