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Making course requirements clear for students

What methods do you use to make the course requirements clear for the students?

Making course requirements clear for students

What methods do you use to make the course requirements clear for the students?

Making course requirements clear for students

What methods do you use to make the course requirements clear for the students?

Showing relevancy of course content

What are some ways you can show your students the relevancy of your course?

Showing relevancy of course content

What are some ways you can show your students the relevancy of your course?

Showing relevancy of course content

What are some ways you can show your students the relevancy of your course?

Getting buy in from students

What are some strategies you use to help get course buy in from your students?

Getting buy in from students

What are some strategies you use to help get course buy in from your students?

Getting buy in from students

What are some strategies you use to help get course buy in from your students?

Getting students excited about course content

What are some methods you use to get students excited about your course?

Getting students excited about course content

What are some methods you use to get students excited about your course?

Getting students excited about course content

What are some methods you use to get students excited about your course?

Common Instructor Mistakes

class prep and not trying to coverup my obvious screwups. students will see right through.

Dealing with Challenging Students

i put everything up for class discussion. we need the team environment.

Dealing with Unfocused Students

most challenging are fresh out of highschool. i apply most strategies you have mentioned.

Getting Students Interested and Involved in Course Content

a non fake up beat discussion on the benefits of listening geared to the ultimate goal.

No late work is accepted!

I have a very firm no late work policy with my culinary arts students. They are given the assignments weeks in advance, and I even offer to proof and "pre-grade" or give feedback on how they could improve. I offer this "free of charge" as an incentive to turn in quality work on time. I explain that my boss does not accept late work and that neither will I. I always relate it to the "real world" and let them know I am doing them a dis-service if I take late work. What do you think? Too harsh?

Personal Information

It can be a security risk to share too much personal information with students. If a student fails and blames the teacher they may use the personal information to strike out at the teacher.

Students Blaming The Teacher

I have found that sometimes students blame the teacher for their performance challenges. You didn't tell me that.; You ended class early.; etc.

Challenging Students

I have a student who asks non-ending questions. This student is a habitual absentee who wants answers now in the middle of the lecture. I told her that she needs to wait until I am at a resting point to allow for questions, but she insists she does not understand the material. I instructed her the importance of attendance and reading the chapters to increase her understanding. What else can I do to improve this situation? -Alyce Dexter