I have a difficult time with students who just show up everyday. They do little to no work while they in class and nothing outside the classroom. They have the "C" is passing mentality. I was never that student. At times, it's hard for me relate to these students. I feel I care more for their success than they do.

Taking this course has truley opened by eyes in finding ways to deal with the stressors that effect career college instructors daily wheather full-time or part-time.

I am a pile person and in most cases I am aware of everything that is in my piles; however, I do have a fear of looling unproductive.

It si our responsbilty to set our rules on the first day of class, make sure it is written inside the class syllabus and post it on the class wall. Teachers should make their rules known to the student not after 2weeks of class, teachers has to be firm becasue students know how to manipulate their ways .

I've been teaching for over 8 months and everday I still get worried. I always, always make sure that I am prepared. From making copy's of my lesson plan, making sure my slides are in order, making sure I have the necessary writing tools. I am so prepared that sometimes I feel over prepared. I still worry that my students will not be able to grasp what I am teaching. I always allow time after class for the students to ask me questions about the lessons for that day.

whether you incounter a student that is quiet, loud, mean or just unhappy the instructor will be able to target those students almost immediately. These students might have issues at home which is why they are acting out. Whatever the case may be it will be worth the instructors while to find out why they behave the way they do so they can respond to their needs accordingly.

Students need encouragement. Especially in this day of age. They are having to deal with the constant change around them for example, our economy, unemployment at a high, world wars, religious difference. These things can impact a persons life therefore leaving them feeling scared for their futures. We need to be that positive person in their life which means constant praise. We as instructors can make a difference.

I find that when you use your own personal experiences to in getting some key points across it makes the student see you as one of them. I always manage to get my students attention when I tell them stories about myself. Of course I only use this information as it relates to the topic we are discussing.

When I prepare for a new class, I do my best to read the material, take a look at the power points and take my time on the prep if I have the time to do so, I cannot be unprepared, if I am unprepared then I feel that I will not only let my studnets down but also myself. This way if I am prepared then I know what I am doing and I let my studnets believe I know what I am doing even if I don't, and I never let them know that it is the first time I have ever taught that particular class.

I have found that talking with a fellow instructor or friend tends to diffuse many issues thereby alleviating the stress. I would agree, it works.

From a health perspective, stress can cause a person to over eat thereby becoming obese or the opposite would be to have an individual resort to smoking to aleviate his/her stress. Either way, a person can develop cancer or heart disease. Not a pretty picture.

I agree, if I may be of help to a fellow instructor, I would gladly provide to them my learning plans, sylabbi and lecture notes as some instructors have done for me. Lastly, prior to instructing from a new edition, I automatically request from the vendor any/all teaching materials that may come along with that particular book. Quick, concise and to the point. Isn't life great???

When I encounter many daily obstacles that are ever present, I must always be aware of the fact that I am ultimately in control of my time and energies. Many people want a piece of my time and I need to prudently pick and choose and prioritize my day(s). It is too easy to get caught up into others needs and wants.

I think every class has a center stage student. The strategies listed for this group was very informative. I would have never thought of assigning a student as an observer but, after reading this information I will now.

So often with students if the foundation for expectations and requirements aren't discussed on day one, this can cause a problem. I've found that by informing my students on what's expected and required of them with no room for excuses is both benefical to me and to them.

I find that in terms of time management it is difficult to schedule some of the coping mechanisms. For instance, after a day of teaching I'm too tired to go to a health club, and usually need a nap. Sometimes taking a nap interfere with my sleeping patterns. Any ideas for this double conflict?

How do I control the class learning environment during a time where as a class they are covering an assignment together and the Dominant student takes over with questions and also answers. Without being rude myself to this student how do I get a handle on that?

Often times you can get stressed out about stressing out! By creating a list of stressers and categorizing them into those that can be eliminated, reduced, and to cope with those that can't be eliminated / reduced it helps make the task at hand more achievable. Have you used this method yet? If so, what are some of the results? If not, how are you planning to implement or if not interested, why are you not going to use this method?

Living in a populated area and the school being in one too can lead to a stressful situation. If time allows, it would be ideal to come in early to beat "rush hour" traffic for a morning or evening class. I have found this useful and even if the school isn't open in the morning, being in the area and getting breakfast can help calm the situation. Have you experienced commute stress? Have you set-up guidelines with your students in case you are late? If so, or if you don't but might do in the future, what are your guidelines?

With the amount of adjunct instructors it is interesting that there is not a concerted effort to have a "how-to" guide for lecture prep and this has been a very interesting lesson. I plan on sharing these strategies with new hires. By trying to establish a cultures of sharing, using existing resources by publishers, using templates, creating sources that can be used over and over, etc. it will help streamline the lecture prep process. Have you ever use publisher resources before? If so, how do students enjoy them? Do they wish that they included more of your expertise then that from a book?