Loren Mayer

Students today have many challenges such as work, transportation, $$ for school and supplies, etc.  Of course, these are the same challenges that we faced when we went to school but they do not believe this.  I start each class letting the student know I am glad they are in my class, on time, homework completed and why I am impressed with their efforts.  They need to hear these affirmations from their instructors even when they don't do so well on an assignment.  It let's them know that you care about their academic growth and breaks down some barriers so that the… >>>

@ellythomas : When this happened to me last term, I went and got my supervisor/advisor during the break and had them remove the student from the classroom.  This sets an example that this is a place of learning and those not contributing will not be allowed to stay.  Everyone has payed their money and if they read their MCO Addendum they know that we have rights as professors to act accordingly.  Coco Mayer

Students today have many challenges such as work, transportation, $$ for school and supplies, etc.  Of course, these are the same challenges that we faced when we went to school but they do not believe this.  I start each class letting the student know I am glad they are in my class, on time, homework completed and why I am impressed with their efforts.  They need to hear these affirmations from their instructors even when they don't do so well on an assignment.  It let's them know that you care about their academic growth and breaks down some barriers so that the… >>>