A crisis can occour with anyone at any time.  It is important to look for signs in someoneone undergoing a crisis and be there for them for suppot in whateveer capacity they need to cope.

I have effective time management can be a way to eliminate certain stressors. IT is best to focus on one stressor at a time than as a whole in the long run.

I find that my biggest stressor is balancing being a single parent, doing everything on my own and still continuing to pursue my own dreams. I want my child to be proud of me. 

This module highlighted the importance on organizing tasks efficiently. I will incorporate making a designated time to check my emails so that I wont have the need to check back every few hours.

In this module I have learned about how Immediacy can also be negative. It takes you away from the things that you have collectively set to do by putting it to the side to complete a new task.

establish a management plan

Make certain that your inbox does not rule your day.

My first day of class is spent reconnecting with students from the previous year, meeting the new, and introducing the new students to their classmates. My class takes 3-4 years for completion so I always have more advanced students mixed with the new students. This offers great opportunities for the older students to mentor the younger, and younger to have upper classmen to connect with to ease tensions moving from middle school to high school.

We spent the next 2 days working on a group project as an ice breaker and get the students back into the learning mindset from… >>>

I am a brand new educator, and this course is helping with my anxiety about the first day. This is great information about how to set the stage for the students to be successful in the course and clarify expectations. Additionally, I gained some strategies for creating an open and accepting environment and encouraging teamwork among the students. 

I really liked the idea of using 'Use It Wise' cards as a strategy for dealing with challenging students. I think it’s a great way to give students a chance to reflect on their behavior and redirect their energy in a positive way. I plan to create my own version of these cards and use them when a student seems disengaged or disruptive. I’d love to hear how others have successfully implemented this strategy in their classrooms or if there are any tips for introducing it effectively!