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To do list

prioritize my to do list do those task first.there for make time for all other task with in the week.

stressed out

my commute is long teaching under time restraits with added task cees, ite,s ase,online ed the days paper work for both classes if were doubling on top of that do tutoring and now a dash board for each phase.

Keeeping the classroom up beat and Positive

I feel it comes from your attitude when you walk into a class. If you are having a bad day leave it at the door.

Manage cheating

I have changed students seats at random when i think one is relying on another for to much help with the work.

getting motivated

what do I do when I have a student that lacks the motivation to do anything?

Managing disrespectful students

As a new instructor, I have found that its hard to be on a professional instructor level with some students. Many feel that they can joke and it becomes more of a level of disrespect.

dealing with difficult students

The section was very beneficial to me in dealing with cheating, silent and angry students.

Section

The preceding section was very informative in dealing with trouble students, lazy students but i liked the recommendation to use guest speakers to encourage ready to dropout students into continuing.

Time, stress and more work

One of the biggest stressers for me is when things get added to what you need to do. We are always checking up on students, grading, giving lectures, spending time in the shop. The most resent example would be this course, taking a course on time management were I have to find the time to take the course can be a real stresser. I can't leave may class, but I need to do what ever it is and grade my papers, very stressfull

Essays and multiple choice

When it comes to grading if you have one long essay and one multiple choice then it would take much longer. If you have five essay and 50 multiple choice the time would seem to be a lot closer, maybe even shorter for the 5 essay. would you recomend fewer essays or more multiple chioce as fas as time and getting the assement you need.

Grading Essays

I teach Writing and the students have to write an essay for each chapter/topic covered. How do I grade these essays faster and with more accuracy?

Working with students that feel they know it all

Students that believe they know it all are mostly people that can’t communicate the issue or topic but have completed an assignment or does these procedures at work. I sometimes feel very sorry for them because they come across big mouths and no one wants anything to do with them sometimes. When I am faced with one of these students I try to let them see themselves as another student would (sometimes that works and sometimes not). I ask they to explain the procedures to complete the project and they will give it two minutes and then quit or get confused. After class I will talk to them regarding their attitude and make suggestions, if possible.

cheating students

Most students cheat because they are not prepared, have not studied or don't understand the material. If you review at the beginning of each class what was covered in the last class then it will reinforce the lesson and any questions that they may have. It will help other students that are not prepared extra time to review their notes.

Preparation for class

New instructor must prepare and read material for class, or when you go to teach the studnets will eat you alive.

Angry Students

Sometime just pulling them out and speaking with them will calm them.

procrastination

As a person who offten finds himself procrastinating what is a good way to change this. Everyone always says just do it now, but if you are a person who does this it is not that easy or it would be done.

New Instructor

I am currently a Clinical Instructor for the Surgical Technology program. I just came from a hospital where I was employed as a CST. This course has answered many of my questions and help me prepare for the classroom. I believe that it will continue to be helpful.

Different students

I really liked this section. It was great being able to identify my students with these different personality traits.

Being clear

I think it is very important to be clear about the class and the assignments.

New teacher

I am a fairly new instructor, and I could relate to this section very much. I feel as though I will use some of these helpful tips I read in this module.