Paul Jett

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As a new instructor, I find it very difficult keeping my professional image, especially as I catch myself making mistakes that I later need to fix. How do I correct myself to the students without losing my professional image?

Paul Jett

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Cheating - how do you know when you are sure?

I have on an occasion noticed behavior that I would almost think of as cheating (kind of like the roving eyes, or lingering glances). Should I confront students immediatley, or is it better to wait until the exam is over and compare their answers?

Paul Jett

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Uprepared Students

My biggest challenge is that many of my students come to class unprepared - forgetting assignments, books, and in some cases even pens. What other ways are there to motivate or encourage them to make more of an effort in coming to class ready to learn?

Paul Jett

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Effective Syllabus

Part of my concern is just how rigid should a syllabus be? I understand that things don't always go as smoothly as planned, but don't students set their expectations in class by the syllabus?