Craig Thornton

Cultural Competency is definitley an ongoing challenge. Students attitudes about themselves or their situation can make it challenging, for the teacher and the student, possibly the students class.

 

I find that EQ can be challenging.

 

I never heard of soft skills until I became an instuctor. Over the years, I've learned how important it is in the work world.

 

PTSD is hard to diagnosed due to the fact that the stress can be at different levels. With that being said, there are programs and treatments to help them. as an instructor, I have to learn to cope and be flexible with my instructions, but give them a sense of dignity.

 

Diversity is a challenge. As a veteran myself, i have to learn to be flexible with myself, plus the individuals in my class.

 

This module made me more aware of what I might come across as a new instructor. What type of students, issues in the classroom, and the possible mistakes I might or will make.

If an angry student wants to physically confront you,do I still need to remove myself or defend myself?

With this type of student, should I pull them aside and question what the problem is, or direct them to the school administration?

Should I revisit class requirments, as the course progress? Or is the initial orientation enough?

Would you use an Essay test for someone going for a commercial license?