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Stress relief...

Three years ago I became a marathon runner (for multiple reasons). While health is the main reason, a close second is stress relief. Nothing makes me feel better when I'm stressed than a good ole fashion run...and the more stressed I am, the harder I go. FYI, just completed my 16th half marathon along with 4 full marathons. Great for stress...and you get t-shirts.

Advising students regarding their stress in their externship

I often tell students that it is normal to feel anxious or stressed when initially at their externship site. I tell them that is is a "growing pain" and that in time they will feel more relaxed. It is always difficult going into a new office, especially when you are still perfecting your clinical skills. I explain to them, that even though I have been in my profession for 30 years, when I work in a new office it is stressful for me because it is out of my comfort area-new co-workers, patients, etc. I am unsure how things are done, or where everything is kept. So I explain that it is a normal emotion. However, now that I have taken this couse, I am thinking that I could advise them a bit differently as far as coping mechanisms.

Manging a Class

Even with being well prepared, organized, and dedicated to sharing my expertise and knowledge of the field with my students, it is not always easy to manage these students. Your comments/susggestions regarding this topic is greatly appriciated.

Center Stage Students

As a new Instructor, Center Student has been an ongoing issue in my class. I didn't try Use-it Wisley Cards, but tried to encourage to raise hand before speaking. What other sugesstion/comments do you have to better handle such students? Thanks

Rationale for Learning

In my very short peroid of teaching profession, I noticed that it is not easy to motivate some students regardless of going above and beyond in order to motivate them. I would aprreciate your feedback regarding techniques to motivate such individuals and help them personalize the course content to their career goals.

managementof c;assroom

its very important to really be clear with your information and have all information needed for that class is given. students in my past experienced learned and paeticipate more if the expectations are clearly given.

missing assignments

I have a student who has been strong in class and on quizzes and tests and is choosing not to do homework assignments. Homework is 15% of the grade. I have tried talking with the student privately, but the student has a busy life and is making a decision they feel is best for them and their situation due to the passing grade they are able to achieve without doing any homework. Should I stop speaking to the student about the missing assignments and accept the decision they have made?

ED104

This course gave me some better ways to handle late assignments making the expectations very clear

ED104

When Insructors make mistakes no matter what you feel bad this course really gave me some great insight for different was to handle it

ED104

This really helped me to have insight with adult students

ED104

This course was wonderful It by far was my favorite I learned so much and It was so helpful for me and my students

Interruptions

I have found my biggest problem with time management is continuous interruptions. I am in an administrative position, but also teach. I oversee students and also instructors. While I do NOT mind helping others and am VERY approachable, this does create time management challenges for me. When absolutely necessary, I will close my door; however, I have strong reservations about being behind closed doors for too long. I am always concerned a student will need me and not want to interrupt by knocking (due to the level of respect we have for each other). Honestly, my instructors create the majority of the interuptions for me (again, all VERY purposeful). The biggest challenge is while I do not mind being interrupted (want to help), I lose a tremendous amount of time getting back into the flow of whatever I was working on when the situation is handled. Any suggestions to how I can better handle these transitions to avoid the delay in returning to the task at hand when I am ready?

How to deal with personal issues of students?

How do you handle situations where students are asking for advice concerning their personal situations?

How to manage Angry student?

What are some good techniques to manage an angry student without escalating the situation?

How to motivate challenging students?

How do we motivate "Challenging: students without frustrating or alienating them?

Multiple Late submissions

How do you motivate a student who chronically turns in late assignments without discouraging them?

your experience

as instructor is it good idea to give examples from personal experience?

cheating student

what is the best way to puish the student if he or she cought cheating?

class control

what would do if the student refuse to answer general question?

question of daily routine

how much is important to give student senario from your daily life?