Karen Altland

I find that when the adult learners and the 18-25 year old students are in class together it can become quite a frustating situation sometimes. The adult learner wants to be there to learn while some of the younger students do not take education as seriously. Especially the younger students who have been forced into a college situation. There is always some type of frustation bewteen the two groups. I have found that by making a seating arrangement in class and working the two groups together has really helped with the situation.Any other suggestions?

One of the hardest thing for a new instructor is to follow the 3 M's. Some instructors find it very hard not t0 be friends with the students. They want the students to like them so sometimes the language and conduct of the students is ignored because they don't want to labeled as the mean instructor which causes loss of control of the classroom.

Planning and preparation is critical when being an instructor. Being prepared is one of the biggest foundations for a functional classroom. It is important to be a good role model to set a good example for the students to be prepared for the workplace

Wow! This can be real tricky sometimes. Power Point presentations are very nice but students can begin to rely on them to much. Not enough class interaction. Have to keep the students attention. Trying different methods everyday is important. Students get bored very easily.we must be actors when presenting class materials. Great suggestions and I certainly will use these.

Meeting the class for the first time can make an instructor very nervous. It is important to make a good impression (which is made as soon as the students meet you)in a very confident way. It is real easy to let the students intimidate the instructor one day one. Ice breakers for the class are good for the instructor and students to relax and get to know each other.

Preparing for class and being in class on time is an important step in setting a good example for the students. we are training them for a career and they need to know the importance of being on time. Great pointers for class preparation

As an instructor it is very inmportant to be an excellent role model. Motivation is also very important. Sometimes that is the hardest thing to do depending on class size and ages of the group of students. It is very important that as educators we are creative.