Robert Samojedny

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@jhixonI like to give analogies for everyone, as sometimes you may think you know someones learning abilities especially when new students come aboard.

Robert Samojedny

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Anger in the classroom

We send them home. If they refuse to leave, we call the police and have them removed. This sets the tone that we mean business! The other students also see this and it makes them think twice.We don't have security officers.

Robert Samojedny

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course content

Hello everyone, Just took course 104, I have been an instructor for 8 years, mycompany had me take this course for professional development. The course really hit the nail on the head, as through the years of instructing, they discribed the learning prosses I went through to a tee. I wish I were able to take this course when I first started instructing. Bob

Robert Samojedny

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For new instructors

The first day of being an instructor for adults is by far the most nerve racking experience I have ever encountered. Throughout the years I did learn from the mistakes I have made , now eight years as an instructor still learning but having fun. It does get easier as time goes on.

Robert Samojedny

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Angry students

Listening to angry students is definitely a must.I have encountered students who are angry at the world, not at what just set them off. By listening you are more aware of what they are capable of doing. Also, when they want to vent, they come to you, not another student who might become uneasy speaking to him. Usually their vent has happened to you and you can make light of it and let them know how you handled it or let them know there are more important things to focus on.

Robert Samojedny

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Just for the ride

I see students every now and then that are in my class just for the certificate,and not in class for the knowledge,because the student feels the academics will not as be useful in the real world as is the lab portion. These students have to be recognized, then brought into reality,on how the academics help understand why something functions as it does. once the student sees if he/she has the understanding why it works, the labs are easier to make it work. I also remind them when it is time for their state exam, it is all academics.

Robert Samojedny

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Late assignments

I think the example of turning in a late assignment was too lenient. In the real world you will not get e week to accomplish a task. I set a deadline for my homework assignments for the beginning of class on Monday, if the homework is not handed to me when I collect them, a zero is given for that assignment. I feel this is more of a real world experience. Bob

Robert Samojedny

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course content

Hello everyone, Just took course 104, I have been an instructor for 8 years, mycompany had me take this course for professional development. The course really hit the nail on the head, as through the years of instructing, they discribed the learning prosses I went through to a tee. I wish I were able to take this course when I first started instructing. Bob