Although it can be challenging to address disruptive behavior, it is necessary to ensure it does not continue. 

There are 4 management styles which are the controller, the buddy, the guide and the apathete. The best teaching results are from the guide. There are ways to transition from the other management styles to become a guide which will ultimately lead to the most learning. 

Relationship building is paramount.

Relationship building is paramount.  If there is no relationship, students are not invested in the course or the teacher.

A lot of students express being anxious about their externships and looking like they do not know anything. I tell them they are there to learn and to ask lots of questions. I like what the course said about seeing things as growth opportunities instead of threats or anxiety causing situations.

I think it is crazy that we have 60,000 thoughts a day! No wonder we need to take a break sometimes.

I like the idea of getting students invested in classroom management by using peer pressure to keep inattentive students from becoming a problem.  Sometimes, encouragement or accountability from peers works .  

I plan to enhance my syllabus with the information I have learned within this topic.  Items such as reminders for due dates and a clearer definition regarding class expectations and accepted practices will be helpful to add.  I also plan to define "wiifm" in every concept.

One area I can work on to improve is getting better at remembering student names. It is important to the student that we can identify each student. 

Cheating and plagiarism are two common things. Students will typically cheat when given the opportunity. It is imperative instructors are observant and dilligent in order for prevention.