I always try to incorporate real world scenarios in my everyday lectures. However, I want to remain fresh on topics, so I volunteer or stage' a couple times a month.

When I make a mistake, I always try and make it a laughable moment.

Is the best way I have found to bring out the silent student.

I find that if I successfully deal with a challenging student, it fosters better opportunities to connect with all my students.

I have found that, while not the most exciting way to spend the first day, it helps students a lot and can help me avoid future issues.

The clinical setting is my classroom so I have to find resources to fit the setting. I'm fortunate because the staff on the floors are already aware of and using new technology so the students are not only made aware of these resources by me, but they get to see it being used first hand by the staff around them. I think it is important that we be aware of and utilize any new technology that can make our practice better and safer. Most of the students are already well versed in technology so it comes as no surprise to them that these resources are available. It just becomes an issue of introducing them to the resources that will be the most fitting for their peticular setting. For the most part, the technological direction society is moving is welcome territory so I meet very little resistance to these resources. Most find it fun.

How do you manage a student who continually wants to be treated differently because she has a special needs child?

How do you deal with students who constantly bring their issues to class without hurting their feelings?

In order to set the stage for student success would be demonstrated on the first day of class by the instructor. The instructor’s delivery of the class sets the mood of the class for the entire term. To achieve a positive first day experience for the students, the instructor provides pertinent information about the course. First the instructor would ensure to the students that by enrolling in the course it will benefit them in their field of work. The instructor should highlight key topics that will be covered in the class. Use power point slides as examples to illustrate the topics. Talk about possible field trips, and guest speaker. For instance our students will be going to the Mid-Winter Meeting next month. It is the Chicago Dental Society Dental Convention. I explained to the students that at the meeting we will be taking a course in the morning to learn about a topic in dentistry, that they would be able to apply in the dental office. They would also be meeting dentist and other professionals in the field that they can use for employment connections. Having and reading the class syllabus on the first day of class lets the students know what will be the objectives, class assignments and due dates, and how they will be grades. The syllabus explains the expectations, and rules. I like to have class assignment due dates written and given out on the first day. As a reminder I both verbally remind the students each week and write it on the board during class.

I find that setting the expectations at the beginning of the course detailing how I deal with late work helps. I also do my best to post grades promptly and enter "0" for items not turned in so they can immediately see their grades dropping from missed works. Usually this will get their attention enough to motivate them to turn in the additional assignments!

Professionalism is a characteristic that we carry with us throughout careers.

I believe that taking the time to empathize with students allows me to become a better instructor.

I recognize with the feeling of not having enough time to get all my tasks complete in the time frame that I am given or that I have set for myself. I tend to take on more than I can handle but only trying to please others. I need to take control of my tasks just day to day and set priority to those tasks so that I dont get overwhelmed with trying to figure out where to start. Looking unorganized does not look good to the students.

Many years ago I had an instructor that had a motivational "Thought For the Day" on the board. It was discussed for a couple of minutes , its origins, deeper meanings , etc. I know that it was beneficial for me and of course it served to encourage as well. Your thoughts? Also, if you do approve .... is there a web-site for this type of material?

I think we have all seen the challenging student, one who does not want to learn or feels the class is boring. However, this behavior is a reflection on the student inattentiveness usually and their lack of passion in the subject matter. How do you light that passion? Find out what makes them tick? Customize the class to meet that one person? What are some other strategies?

At my college we seem to have more students than the perceived 10% not handing homework in on time. We do reiterate work deadlines and ensure the syllabus reflects the requirements but seem to continually hit a "wall". Does anyone have suggestions on how to work smarter on this?

involved students who ask questions and communicate their answers have better retention and understanding of the material.

One of the greatest challenges in my current position is to anticpate what "policy" is to be followed for a particular problem or disruptive student. The policy changes based on who is handling it or what administrator the student complains too. The student know that if they complain to the rieght person, they will win. Does anyone else expereince these challenges?

My name is Daniel and I am a Buddy! Not an apathetic buddy at least, I'm actually really concerned with how my "buddyness" can be a disservice to my students by not allowing me to teach them valuable non academic skills such ass being responsible when it comes to deadlines. Where do you guys draw this line? Of course you must always follow and enforce the rules but that is easier said than done isn't it? How about when the late homework policy has to be fudged a bit due to a totally justifiable cause for the lateness combined with highly negative consequences.

this has to be one of the most difficult situations for a teacher to get under control. the student that keeps testing you to see how far and how much he/she can get away with, i have learned so much as to how to handle this in the corect and most effective manor.