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Dawn, Great post, thank you. Your peers that read this should benefit if they attempt to "catch students doing something correct." Jeffrey Schillinger

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Making Something Happen

Beatrice, Teachers who are viewed by students as "similar others" have a strong chance of building great rapport and inspiring students to do what they have done. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Your Mentor

Anthony, Truely believing, not just saying we believe in our student's is a key to their success. Students will pick up clues from how teachers act that establish clearly what teachers think. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Time-Wasters

William, Great post. Thank you for sharing this. I have had similar reactions when I thought I was being "helpful." Jeffrey Schillinger

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Attention Equals Retention

Thank you, Cynthia. These are common but effective strategies. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Time-Wasters

Jamie, I have found closing my door for 30 - 45 minutes to limit interruptions is very effective. It is also a good idea to find polite ways to ask folks to come back later when you will have "more time to listen." Jeffrey Schillinger

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Prioritizing!

Whanda, Is the "most challenging" always the most important? Jeffrey Schillinger

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Your Mentor

William, Passion is a real key to inspiring students. I was a HS history teacher. I hope my passion for the subject and passion for my students had a similar impact to what you describe here. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learner Motivation

Maryline, Many of our adult students come to us with far less defined motivations. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Conducting Job Interviews

Gayle, The consistency of well-developed standard questions for each position can help protect the institution from charges of discrimination. Jeffrey Schillinger