Thanks, Nancy. I find this to be so true in the college environment especialley among frehmen.

Apart from exams what other criteria can be used to determine student success.

What role does exams play in detrmining success?

Emphasize standards of your field, requiring students to communicate effectively and professionally.

Education should be a dialogue, an exchange between instructor and student.Give students a chance to ask questions. Encourage questions. Questions will tell you what students understand/don't understand about what you are teaching.

Are some students discriminated against by your teaching style? Is your teaching style biased to some learning styles?

Takes effort and pratice but helps in developing an instructor student relationship.

Eliminating/minimizing cheating is easier said and done. Students are becoming more proficient at cheating.

Students want to identify with success. A successful guest speaker will create a buzz, act as an example and motivator for students to stay the course.