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?

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

Identify safety plan for all classrooms, have contact numbers available

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.

First impressions, similar to attending an interview.

We should have passion in what we do

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.

Anyone care to share effective rubrics?

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.

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.

Very helpful strategies

identify your stresses

Find a way to get the students to help

Take care of things in a timely manner

Take time out to get some rest.

I try to engage the students in an activity each week, whether it be a small group activity or a large group activity. I find it creates a good energy in the classroom. I also encourage participation, because in my role, I am also networking with businesses and working to fill positions. And many times those students that I've had in class will come to mind as potential employees for companies. So the more I'm getting to know them, the more opportunities they may have.

In my classes I've had a few students in the past who have just had bad attitudes. It could have been the material, it could have been school in general, it could have been their personal lives, or it could have been me. Whatever the reason, I try to not let it affect how I teach because the majority of the students are participating and engaged. And I don't want one negative attitude to affect everyone else's experiences.

As a first year instructor with adult students I found that while reading this module, I have incountered a lot of these students. I have had the talkative, inattentive, blaming others and even the cry-babies! I've had to learn how much attention to give to the different varieties of students. But this module was really helpful!

The class I teach is two hours and 15 minutes long. I try to keep students engaged by spending no more than 30 minutes on each activity: powerpoint, group activity, video, lab activity, lecture, etc. It seems to work out well.

The first day of class I always go over the syllabus, which includes grading, course objectives, assignments etc. I teach Career Development, which each student is required to take towards the end of their program. Many of them come in with a negative perception of the course. Many do not think it should be required and will not be a useful class because they know how to make a resume, or they've interviewed before, etc. I begin the class by saying, I'm not assuming you know nothing about the job search. I know there are things we will do in this class that you've done before. But through this class you will gain additional resources on the job search, and ideas on how to improve your job search skills. I find that, addressing it the first day will take care of the complaints later on.