Marcus Volk

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I used to think I knew what people skills were and that I had them. I have come to find through this piece, that I had a wrong definition and that the older I get, the less skills I have. I have almost become antisocial.

Marcus Volk

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Humor is good, but not too much!

One of the mistakes that I made when I was just starting out was trying to be funny before I had the student's respect. Then they just thought of me a comic relief and wouldn't take me seriously.

Marcus Volk

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Angry Students

I admit that I have a hard time dealing with angry students. I often match anger with anger and I know that's not good.

Marcus Volk

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"Center Stage" students

I try to ask CSS to be my assistant and help guide that day's class.

Marcus Volk

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Real World Experience

I always try to incorporate real world scenarios in my everyday lectures. However, I want to remain fresh on topics, so I volunteer or stage' a couple times a month.

Marcus Volk

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Leading by example works well

I often share with my classes that I struggled with reading comprehension for a LONG time until I confessed and sought help. It really helps my students, especially the older ones, to drop their guard and ask for help or confess an issue that they may have.

Marcus Volk

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Diversity in the classroom

I really enjoy a diverse range of ages in a classroom. I feel like the older generations can bring real world experience and a sort of wisdom, while the younger crowd can bring energy and a new way to look at some things...

Marcus Volk

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Why does every adult learning situation use groups?

It seems as though every single adult education setting that I have been in, group projects are prevalent. Sometimes I just really want to work on my own and get it done. Does there really need to be THAT many group projects...

Marcus Volk

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I have always been a performer

I enjoyed the theater all the way back since childhood. I was always a trainer at work. If you put the two together, you get a teacher. I try and bring entertainment to the classroom witrhout disguising the subject matter.

Marcus Volk

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Time wasters

One of my biggest problems is identifying an issue as a high priority, but later finding out is is much lower. Do you all have any suggestions how to surely identify the MOST important things first?