some stress is always going to be evident, learn what it is and the best way to deal with it.

stress can cause many health issues that can be mostly avoided with the proper steps.

grade during no distractions to minimize mistakes

use all the time you have to keep students active, it serves well with student satisfaction at end of course results and ratings

Each school should have a mentoring program for new instructors.

Monitor and react to problems as quickly as possible.

Be willing to adapt to a new environment.

Managing a classroom involves structrure and discipline.

When I read this suggestion I thought wow I am going to try it tomorrow and for the rest of the module. I have a couple students that this might really work for.

I strongly believe that all instructors should have a base of classroom policies and everyone should be made to follow them. I have found that if I am strict about the dress code and flip flops being worn, students seem to retaliate by saying that other instructors do not make them do it. I feel like "the bad one" when I enforce the school policy and send students home to correct the dress code.

I have a technology policy on my syllabus which I explain the first day in class that states to turn off all technology during class time. The students can use their technolgy during break times. I do let students use their laptops when working on writing assignments or working in groups.

I like to motivate the students to come for the next class period by sharing a few exciting tidbits of what we will be learning the class time.

Writing their anger down on paper helps the student.

Walking the classroom as you lecture and also call on the students for their imput always

I think it is essential on the first day to create a very positive environment. I explain to the student what is required from them to succeed in the class and how we can work together to attain that goal. Offering extra help outside the classroom thus help them get more comfortable and be better prepared.

I feel as an instructor you should be professional starting with how you dress to what you share with the students. To me my students are not my friends, and there is a limit as to what I say to them during and after the class hours. Respect is what you will earn and it all depends on how you as an instructor behaves. Be fair and make sure you give the students all that they need to succeed and that is what they are in school for. There are times you may need to listen to some of their personal, and that is okay with me.

You should distribute a clear syllabi that lists all that the students need to do to be able to pass the class. Make it very clear to the students that you will be available for any extra help they need outside the class room as long as they complete their share of responsibilities. I make sure that I am always ready with the power points, assignments, tests that need to be distributed to the students, so be organized and not give the students a reason to complain. If there is any complain try to take care of it as soon as possible.

I make several version of tests, students seating close by do not get the same version of the test. I also try to move them if they are close to one another by stating that I want them to be comfortable and have enough space between them to stretch out if need be without elbowing each other.

My syllabus clearly lists the day the assignment is due. I make it very clear to the students that I do not accept late assignment, but I would willingly accept early assignment. I also put all this in their syllabi. I take assignments as part of their participation, so the student has to be present to get the assignment/participation points. Since I have made these changes I have noticed that the student attendance has gone up. I do explain to them the reason why I have attached assignment with participation and that is if they are present for the lecture they have heard the information I am covering and that is half the battle in preparing for the upcoming test or a quiz.

I like to constantly ask questions as I lecture on the topic covered previously. I will frequently give the student who gives me the right answer 1 to 2 bonus points which are added to their next quiz. They have to raise their hand if they know the answer. I notice that the students are very attentive and ready for the question and be the first to raise their hand.