Nicholas Marks

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Respect is a key factor to dealing with students. If they don't respect you, they will not listen to you no matter how much experience you have in the field.

Nicholas Marks

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Silent Students

I've found that most silent students just sit there and quietly fail for some reason or another. Some are forced to be there, and some are just afraid of asking questions. It is up to us to reach out and find out what that student needs in order to make sure they are fullfilled.

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Center Stager

I have a student who loves to be the center of attention. She will go as far as to even throw herself on the floor for a laugh. You wouldn't think you would have to deal with these things on the college level, but they are there and do happen. I've found being stern and not putting up with the cry for that kind of attention works.

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Expections

I've noticed when I start out strong with students they set their own expectations high for themselves. As the term progresses I notice that I ended up being more and more lienient and they start slacking on themselves. Keep your standards high and they will keeep their own personal standards high.

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Strong Personalities

I once had a student that possessed a very strong attitude. I once felt that it would be better if this student did not even come to class. Towards the end of her tenure in my class I realized that she just wanted someone to care about her, someone to just say they were proud of her accomplishments. Once I did that (She did earn them by the way), her attitude and presence in class improved tremendously! As a matter of fact 10 minutes ago I just got the text message that she was hired as a phlebotomist. I'm very… >>>

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The Course

The course opened my eyes to a lot that I was doing, but also stuff that I'd failed to do. Very enlightening.

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Active Lectures

I use powerpoints but I leave them "naked". I just give them a frame, and while I'm lecturing they have to "put clothes on it"!

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Organization and Planning

Organization and planning really makes your class flow a lot smoother. Your students really respect the time you put into organizing your class.

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The 3 M's

I am a fairly new instructor, and when I read the section on the 3 M's it opened my eyes a little bit. Thinking about it, it is common sense, but you never really think about how closely you are being scrutinized by your students.