Stacy Smith

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I have found when allowing students to share some of their personal struggles helps them to stay focused more on the material, becuase they feel as if they are really cared about and respected as a person.

Stacy Smith

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Adult Learners

I have found many of my adult students will make reference to the fact that it has been years since they were in school. I always encourage them by stating it is never to late to learn we learn everyday. I also let them know their life knowledge can really add to the course, therefore encouraging participation.

Stacy Smith

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Retaining Students

I have found most of the student drop out of the course due to other family of life issues. I have found contacting these students by phone and encouraging them and offer an extension helps to keep their committment to the course.

Stacy Smith

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Student Engagement

When attempting to keep students engaged on discussion forums, I try to take a piece of their thread and elaborate as to why it was good information and encourage them from it.

Stacy Smith

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Student Interaction

I feel the Think Build Learn Success assignments are a great way for students to learn about themselves and find their inner strengths and weaknesses to work on.

Stacy Smith

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Difficult Students

A student who comes to class and takes up time with disruptive behavior robs the other students of learning and should be dealt with quickly and effectively. Each student should be given the opportunity to learn in a positive enviornment. By dealing with difficult students quickly will show the rest of the class as an instructor you respect them as individuals and understand their want to learn.