Darren Demaree

Darren Demaree CHEP

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Should I only give extra credit on quizzes?

I never give extra credit on finals. Should I?

Darren Demaree CHEP

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Changing A Lecture

I find it best to have alternate lessons plans, so if the students are struggling we can participate in more hands-on activities.

Darren Demaree CHEP

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How To Utilize Power Point Presentations Without Leaning On Them

Make sure if you are using Power Point that you don't only repeat what is on the screen. Know the lecture well enough that you are only using the presentation as an aid.

Darren Demaree CHEP

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Having a "Different" Guest Speaker

I find it best to have a speaker that found their career unexpectedly the best for a career college class. Normally, their story is one with more turns and dips to than expected, and the students react well to that.

Darren Demaree CHEP

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What is the best way to handle first day jitters?

What are some steps you take to walk into a classroom as the confident instructor your students need?

Darren Demaree CHEP

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Personal space with an angry student.

What is the best way to handle an angry, disruptive student who is limiting the space between his body and yours?

Darren Demaree CHEP

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Students that challenge your grading.

What is the best way to handle a combative student who questions your grading rubric?

Darren Demaree CHEP

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Engaging the Students

How much does making the course seem fun, get in the way of the task of the academic learning process? How does the tone of the class reflect how seriously they'll take the work?