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Don't be afraid to ask other instructors for help. You are going to make mistakes but that is just the process of learning. Take notes so you wont make the mistakes again. 

If there is a student that is being agressive towards you, step away from situation. Don't allow yourself to be part of the abuse. 

All the information I have received motivates me to look into fun ways to get the students ingaged in class. I think it really important to set expections for yourself as an intructor and not be afraid to try new ideas when teaching students. Not all ideas will work for your class but eventually you'll find something that will work for you and your students.

I have learned some valuable tools that can definitely help prevent stressful situations such as breath work techniques to assist in relieving energy and rebalance my nervous system. Also meditation is definitely helpful when feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated. Just taking a few minutes throughout my day to ground and realign whiling clearing my mind helps my productivity.   

I learned what an IDE actually is. It stands for Instructional Delivery Expert. It is about thinking and planning exactly what goes into your classroom along with the effective strategies for a successful classroom.

Sit in the back while students are taking a test rather than walking around, which may increase their anxiety while taking an exam. 

What are some practices to help students make real-world connections in the classroom?

I need to present myself as professional and committed. I do not have to be their friend; I am the instructor. It is ok for me to make mistakes. 

This is a very helpful module. Sometimes, when a student disrupts in class, they are seeking to be seen. It is important to know the student and know how to help that student express themselves in a positive way in the classroom.

Students will not learn from a teacher they do not feel safe with. When they know you care, they will try harder. Clear routines, fair expectations, and following through matter for each student. I will give my students examples of quality work. I will also give the students rubrics that will help them navigate the assignments. Procedures are taught, practiced, and reinforced hands-on, are reinforced. Success is having a former student come in and tell of their success, and tell me that I had a part in it! It is also when the quiet student who never speaks starts participating… >>>

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