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Lynne Van Trieste
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It takes more than a bit of courage to step outside our own little boxes of comfort and knowledge and open up to the possibilities of other ways of doing things. We get into habits that make life quicker and easier, but not necessarily better, especially where personal growth is concerned. Knowing our own limitations is the first step in opening ourselves to what the students have to teach us. So how do you resist the urge to take shortcuts in the assessment process?
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Good analogy about meal preparation and preferences!
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I recently had a student who consistently and vocally stated "that's not the way Mr. X does it". I sent out an email to the class after a particularly challenging session letting students know every instructor has their approach, particularly with different coursework, and that everyone is expected to behave in a respectful manner. It helped, but I also discovered Mr. X was talking to students about my methods in his class. I brought the issue to my manager and I later discussed it with Mr. X, but really am frustrated he actively undermined my relationship with students. Anyone else… >>>
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