Choppy Iversen Jr.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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I use music when my students are doing their projects. Music that is not too harsh or too soothing, a nice classic rock, it seems to work.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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interactive discussions

I try to get my students involved by asking a question and then have them share what they believe is the answer.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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connecting with the students

First impresions are very important. The first night of class i try to remember the students names. i have had students tell me that they were very impressed that i took the time to learn their names, they have had instructors in the past that never did know their name.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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Connecting with the student.

Creating a connection with your students isn't easy. Most people need lots of time to trust another person. My job is to recognize that a student is suffering and then to try and get them to open up. A lot of students won't do that. You have got to earn their trust.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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Student Stress

I see that "outside the classroom stress" is a bigger influence than the "classroom stress". My students want to be here, they want to do well, but it's the outside stuff, the everyday life stuff, that brings them down more than the classroom.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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retention and attendance

I have seen that students who have perfect attendance do not drop out. Those students that miss time and get behind the rest of the class tend to drop out more often.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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Getting to know your students

I have found that by learning their names the first noght of clas makes a big impression on the students.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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First Day

I like to explain to my students exactly what i expect from them and what they can expect from me.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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orientation

It is extremely important for students to find out where the departments are in the institution they are attending. This can save them time and anxiety.

Choppy Iversen Jr. CHEP

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Not fitting in

I have had this experience myself while going to school,and i have seen it in my own classrooms.