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Setting clear expectations and posting deadline dates everywhere so this should not be an acceptable excuse for late assignments. 

I have training in trauma and related EMT situations.  People do not respond the same...and may not be able to behave like I think they should.  Every situation is different, but the things presented earlier in this subject apply to almost any type of crisis.  I have used them many times in the past with varied results.  The same can be said of classroom situations. My best thoughts have been based upon one thing: consider the situation, and know your limits....especially when you don't know the person with the crisis and/or what their limits are.

Don't make it worse. 

Organize what stresses you by identifying what you can eliminate or reduce. Then do so. If it's inevitable, find a healthy way to handle it and decrease the unhealthy ways of handling it or you can become bald.

Something that I learned in college is bring the problem but a few solutions as well. I know sometimes I struggle to share what's going on in my life because I think to myself, people don't want to listen. So I brainstorm ideas for myself of what I can do to help myself. I then put those ideas into the conversation to ease myself into sharing my stressors but at the same time feel comfortable doing so. My coworkers often have great ideas that they bounce off to me and I feel better sharing this time with them because often… >>>

Use technology to help engage students like kahoots. Have a folder or workspace that accommodates assignments for organization- physical and digital. Choose an allotted time frame to check emails instead of every few minutes.

Breakdown tasks on a to do list with detail to organize it by priority. And use the question, "What's the consequence if it's not completed?" to help organize priority.

I loved the different strategies you can use for the those students that are inattentive.

I to like the airplane breaker.

One important thing I learned from this module is that stress and burnout can affect both physical and mental health if they are not managed properly. I also learned that while some stress is unavoidable, healthy coping strategies can help reduce its negative impact.

 

It is important to stay professional and consistent with the students. Teachers should focus on sharing learning, nor personal relationships with the students. 

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