I have a lot of stress in my life because of the multiple hats that I wear. I am a small business owner and have property an business interests in 3 states. This means that I travel quite a bit and it seems like there is something always on my plate from various projects. I teach for 4 schools, which used to coordinate pretty well. For instance, there were a few times a year where their break coincided, which was a great time to regroup and distress. However, in the past couple of years, their schedules have gotten off synch such that it is probably only Christmas Day that someone isn't expecting something from me. One way I am finding to relax a bit is to spend as much time near the ocean as I can. Water is a stress buster for me!

When you avoid giving essay, and manually graded test, it will automatically free up a great deal of your time, as well as relieve some of the stress that you are experiencing. Try it!! and I am certain that you will love it!! I do.

I am a firm believer that time management is the greatest stress reliever. While I am a procrastinator about many things, I will always meet or exceed the deadline regardless to whether it's work, school, family, or personal. I enjoy working out in the gym and doing other fun activities; therefore, I always complete all necessary task, in addition to always leaving time for myself. "Me Time" is a great, and the best stress reliever for me.

This student will always try to answer every question even if the instructor clearly indicated who was to answer it. Sometimes this persists in spite of instructors intervention. Many times the student has to be told to wait for her turn. Alternatively the approach would be "this question is for so and so" before the question is actually given out. The know it all student plays it cool when hard questions are directed to them.

Setting classroom norms at the very beginning of a class is one of the best methods of classroom management. Hang a flip chart or poster, or dedicate a section of white board if you have the space, and list expected classroom behaviors.

Setting classroom norms at the very beginning of a class is one of the best methods of classroom management. Instructors can hang a flip chart or poster, or dedicate a section of white board if you have the space, and list expected classroom behaviors.

Managing a class. Day 1. I present myself to my students as a person that can heip them succeed in this couse and in life. I talk to them not "AT" them. This day I also go over attendance policies and what it means if they call in sick or don't show up for class...

All instuctors handle situations based on their own experiences, education etc.. We must be aware no one can be 100% every day. I have found that facilitating and expecting mutual respect and streesing thaton the very forst class is crucial.

This course has helped me realize that I handle stress differently at 62 than I did at 32. I am not in such a hurry to complete everything and the making of lists has been very helpful. When you add to that prioritizing your list then you really can zero in on what needs to be done and what was busy work you were making for yourself. Thank you.

It is very important when faced with a student that is verbaly negative to ask that person to step out of the classroom. I also feel that even though you ask the student to step out of the classroom in hopes of a peaceful resolution you should be very carful of the outcome you could possiable get! It may be helpful for you to contact your direct boss just in case you dont get the outcome you expected from the student when you speak to him or her in the hall.

On exams, I've played with the idea of mixng up the pages, so each student has a different first pages, second page and so on. They can't eyeball their neighbor's paper that way. I also design assignments to be unique, to reduce going on the internet and downloading a paper.

Konw your subject matter as ana instructor and do as you said you would

Give ample times and edvance notice so students can prep and study. Also walking around and inquring also minimize cheating

The manner upon whci instructors dressed does inspire and capture students attention. Cpaturing students attentions also entails telling stories related to the course and life experience.

I appreciate the guidance on late assignments. I've realize that I've been way too permissive with late assignments, and it's not helping the students in the long run. Being a new teacher, I'm too easily swayed by the "reasons" for being late. I also want them to do well in the course, so I tend to be easier on the late issue.

Out school is struggling with the professional boundaries with some fo the faculty. They allow the students to call them by their first names, and send personal texts. I find this sets up a difficult dynamic as those instructors are then uncomfortable providing any sort of discipline or constructive feedback to those students. In addition, the other students pick up on who are the class favorites, and a culture is bred where students perceive unfairness. This has been difficult for me to navigate as a new faculty. Has anyone else dealt with this from a colleague? If so, how did you help change the culture?

Question: I teach courses that have both math equations and terminology exams; the math problems require a calculator. Most individuals these days have a calculator on their cell phones; however they also have web access to look up terms, effectively a free cheat. Does anyone have suggestions on how to handle this?

I find the best way to engage students is to do some small group work on a topic, and then bring it back to the lecture. Students tend to open up if they feel their peers know them on some level, and are less timid to speak up in class. It creates a bond in the classroom, and allows students to share and learn from each others mistakes and experiences. It also helps the students to feel part of the learning process, and that the instructor is indeed interested in hearing what they have to say. I always throw in a contest, as well, for review before any exams; students really push to win on this and review the material!

Gaining respect is not difficult if the teacher: Comes to class prepared Is knowlegable of the subject Speaks to each student while lecturing Dresses appropriately, and controls the class with a minimal amout of discipline, humor, and understanding. The teacher is the role model.

Stating in no uncertain terms that cheating in any form will not be tolerated should be made very clear in the syllabus. It should be the policy of the administration to back up the teacher in any confrontation resulting from a cheating accusation. This is especially important in professional schools where the lives of patients depend on the ability of the graduates of the program.