The best advice for minimizing teacher anxiety is to be as prepared as possible. Having all your material ready and having practiced the lesson will help minimize the anxiety. Students sense fear and will take advantage whenever they can.

During the moduel, it was mentioned for an instructor to stay in one area of the room during an exam. I do not agree with this idea. Cheating happens when students know you are not paying attention. The best strategy is to make a round then stay in one area then make another round. Students see this as you paying attention while not disturbing them or making them feel nervous.

No one likes being told what to do. If you encounter a challenging student, telling them how to behave will never work. The goal is to create an environment where the student realizes they are part of the group not the leader and not the follower...just an important member who doesn't need to prove a point.

Teachers need to lead by example. Students watch every move you make. If you are late getting to class they will also be late. If you take too long to grade and return work, they will not turn work in on time. Have the same expectations for yourself as you would for them.

Even though we have learned some valuable tools in this course, I believe in making your first day presentation your own mix. You should be very relaxed in the flow of your introduction to the course and flexible in case any questions arise and change your set checklist.