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I really appreciated the coverage given to late homework submissions, especially the samples of wording pertaining to proposed late homework guidelines found near the end of Module 1. When I began teaching, my Syllabus fit entirely on one page. Now, each Syllabus fills at least five pages. I find that the more structure I add to the class up-front, the smoother the term goes. One particular incident that I have long considered is the policy concerning the late submission of homework. Teaching in a career orientated school, I repeatedly remind my students that they should think of me as their… >>>
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Thanks to your reply and suggestions, I will set up a meeting with him early next week and pass along your advice. Surely, he will be as grateful as I for your time and counsel. You have provided him with techniques that may make the remainder of his studies more efficient and enjoyable! Too, I will keep my eyes and ears open to see if there are others at present or in the future who might benefit from your expert advice. Thanks again!
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Recently, a student expresses his frustration with his memory/retention. This student is in his forties and is returning to school to pursue new endeavors. He stated that it is frustrating for him to observe the apparent ease with which his younger classmates and his own teenage daughters are able to retain new information. While I experiment with different teaching styles, engage each student with a variety of learning activities, I still wonder if there might be any other way for me assist this student, either with his perceived retention deficiency or esteem, generally.
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