Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Indeed, cross grading is a great time saver and a learning experience for the students too.

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Coping with Stress

Indeed. Once you make a list, you can start to more accurately assess your situation. It can also feel nice to have everything on paper and under control.

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Causes of Stress

A little worry can be helpful because it keeps us mindful of the tasks we need to complete. But too much worry can cause additional stress and can be harmful to our mental health.

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Task Prioritization

Many instructors feel the same way Deborah. The key is to understand what works with you and go with that.

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Causes of Stress

This sounds quite stressful David. But looking on your list, I see that some stressors here are temporary. Ph.D. programs for example can be tough. But once you get through, life tends to get much better.

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Task Prioritization

Excellent Le Roy. Sounds like a plan.

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Task Prioritization

Great strategy Le Roy. To do lists are highly effective during the holiday season as this can otherwise be a very stressful time. I might recommend trying to consolidate this list of personal activities with other activities that are work related. This way, you can see everything that must be completed all at once. This can be less overwhelming than managing multiple lists.

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Streamlining the Grading Process

This is a great point Carolyn. Our organizing techniques can help us be more fair in grading multiple students. Sometimes it really is hard to keep track of everything otherwise.

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Causes of Stress

That sounds tough. Where it is possible, you might consider taking on a student assistant to help with grading. Often times, students will help in exchange for an experience they can put on their resume and a letter of recommendation.

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Coping with Stress

Great question Dr. Baarda! Chewing gum is a great stress reliever that I use myself. And if it's sugar-free, some studies show this can be a healthy habit for your teeth as well.