I never thought about but will now take notes in my book as to what worked and didn't. 

Cheating has been a challenge, especially when students find the content difficult or come unprepared. I've used online monitoring tools and site blockers to reduce this. Maintaining strong rapport, staying flexible, and using proactive classroom management—like keeping students engaged with activities—has helped a lot.

Importance of self-care. Making sure you are getting enough rest and being mindful of your health. 

It is good that our tests are computer based and we can track it.  But some students are getting crafty and it can be hard to catch.  I stand at the rear of the class so I can see computer screens which seems to help curb some of it.

There were many useful strategies covered. I work in a prison school and have years of experience in law enforcement. I think one of the first things we should do is develop "command presence." This is not verbally telling them who is in charge but rather doing so by your general demeanor. If done correctly, people will understand that you are in charge and will take appropriate action when needed. I think it heads off many disciplinary problems. I think this can be done in balance where you are polite and professional and serious but also caring and supportive. I… >>>

There are at least two areas I can work on: 1) Moving around the room more 2) Standing up whole I teach. I used to stand while I teach but had a period where I wasn't feeling well so I began sitting more. One other possible thing to work on is the classroom setting. The tables are not always set up in a way I can see every student.

This one tough problem for any instructor. Usually handle it by trying to show understanding and kindness but same time follow the school rules to send a student a message that we will not allow manipulation or twisting the system just because of frequent excuses. Make sure to make clear that everyone has situations but other students manage to attend because Attendence is imporant 

Simple self care can be reflected in the everyday things we do; how we eat, how much rest we get, how we are moving our bodies and how we are reflecting/meditating. Making small changes in these areas now matter how small will have an impact on stress resiliency. I found it helpful to remember that perception is everything. What was said (I don't remember verbatim) around the concept that a problem is only 10% and how we view it really determines how we are effected by it, really resonated. I'll also remember the "90 min of work then break" intervals… >>>

Wow…my worst class was my first foundations class. They were mostly 14 year old girls who had not adjusted to being in high school. Mind you, this was my first encounter in the public school system as well. I seeked help from the counselor for freshman students which was no help at all. So, I decided to use games and coloring activities related to cosmetology and that helped a lot! 

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Assumptions are a lot of our mistakes. 
Building student/ teacher relationships to help foster positive student behavior.