Douglas Maddox

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We cannot allow cheating because of the serious and consequential nature of some of our course curriculum. If I observe cheating, I use eye contact and if this doesn't produce the desired result, I remove the test and the student. At that point I turn the matter over to my supervising instructor.

Douglas Maddox

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Using guest speaker to motivate unfocused students

The guest speaker is an excellent way to bring unfocused students back into focus. I have asked former students to come in and speak about real world job experiences this helps affirm how our school has prepared them for real world employment. My students are attentive during this presentation. It seems to help them revive their goals and focus on their objetives.

Douglas Maddox

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Social and Team Building Activities

Are there any publications that would help an instructor with planning some team building activities?

Douglas Maddox

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Creating Options

Helping students to create viable options is important to retention. Just a gentle nudge can start this process. Not just students, but all need some counseling when looking for an abundance of creative options to solve problems. The more options available the better the chances of reaching a suitable solution. An instructor can be a good listener and lead a student to his or her own solution. Many times we all have blinders on and tend to see only one way out. In the case of some students that would be to "quit". My question is : Some students never… >>>