One is to listen when students come into classroom with issues or big sigh... usually means there is something going on with them... or if a student slams his book down on the desk or slams the door etc... student is carrying extra axiety around... we need to be more alert.

Or when a student start missing classes there is usually personal issue going on at home and see if there is solution for the student so he/she does not miss a lot time getting the work done.

Medical issue going on medications are not working again they seem unfocused… >>>

When you do teach you the soft skills are very important in the delivery of the subject matter to make sure everyone in class understand what you are trying to get across... I still fall beck on 5 sense: see white board, power point, touch ahve them write or take notes and int advent of smart phone the student are loosing that because they want to take pictures or have us upload the power points on the engrade calender... hear as I speak on certain points or point out what is important.

Plus during the lab time when they are… >>>