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Dealing with difficult students.

I am relieved to know that it is not in one area that students show a lack of attention and disrespect in the classroom. The term mature learning has not been discussed to the degree that all students understand and practice the meaning.

Coping with Stress

How do you cope with stress? What techniques would you suggest to others to cope with stress?

Signs of Stress

What are some of the signs of stress?

Grading Process

What are some ideas used to make grading more efficient?

Time Management

What time management techniques do you use for time management?

Is alphabetical seating a good idea?

I teach a class where I have students from multiple fields. I have noticed that students fromt the same field tend to sit together and act as their own unit. I want them to engage more as a class, not segregate themselves into individual groups. Good idea to assign seats the first day or is there a better approach?

You have a student with manic tendencies that frequently participates in your lecture

State prior to lecture there will be time for questions after the section has been completed.

Student is physically aggressive toward instructor

Identify safety plan for all classrooms, have contact numbers available

When instructors are share teaching and they have a difference of opinion on how to handle a test question.

Present to class as united. Take a class break,State to students the instructors will have made a decison by the end of next breatk and have instructors return to prep room to discussion options.

Why is your personal attire and image important as an instructor

First impressions, similar to attending an interview.

teaching

We should have passion in what we do

Cheating

I enjoyed this segment regarding the above topic. I am firm believer that when you set the bar on day one of class, this is a topic that must be discussed. I encourage student to ask themselves one question regarding cheating. That question is "Who are you cheating". The answer is simply themselves. I also state the importance of as they are learning the concepts and skills they will need to apply them once out in their working careers. So basically, cheating does not help them get far at all.

Grading rubrics

Anyone care to share effective rubrics?

Syllabus

This was very a informational segment of the course. The importance of being prepared for class on day one is a maker or breaker. At our school we strive to make sure all instructors are prepared and ready to distribute syllabus on day one of class.

Professional Control

When you are a professional it is ok to talk about your family if you are making a point about a discussion that is going on in class, but do not dominate the discusson; leave time for other students to elaborate.

Student Management

Very helpful strategies

stress elimination

identify your stresses

grading

Find a way to get the students to help

Proctastination

Take care of things in a timely manner

Dealing with stress

Take time out to get some rest.