Marvis Burke

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By introducing yourself to the students and having the students introduce themselves, it breaks the ice for them and as well as for the instructor.

Marvis Burke

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Preparation

It's good for the instructor to arrive for class early, start the class on time and have all necessary materials ready and organized.

Marvis Burke

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Cheerleader

Being a cheerleader to the students is a great way to motivate them. Not only are we thelr cheerleader, we are their coach too.

Marvis Burke

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Listening to your students

Some students need to know that the instructors are listening to their concern and responding to their questions in a manner in which is understandable to them.

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Questions

It's good to have confimation that the procedures used in the classroom to ask questions to the students is the proper way to do it.

Marvis Burke

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Soft skills

I really hadn't disquished between the difference of soft or hard skills; however, it's interesting to see how your soft skills are a vital part of your success.

Marvis Burke

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New Instructors

There is nothing wrong with asking experienced instructors for advice, assistance or help. It is actually a good idea to approach them, because we are all in this together and our number one goal is our students and their learning.

Marvis Burke

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A Silent Student

Don't ignore a silent student. Find a way to engage them in them in a discussion by talking about something they are familiar with and comfortable contributing.

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Center stage student

I think it can be challenging dealing with type of student, but if you make a point of calling them out everything they make unnecessary comments, they may begin to recognize the comments & then minimize them on their own. If not, it's time for a one on one discussion.

Marvis Burke

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Respecting Deadlines

Deadlines are given for a reason and it's a great idea to penalize students who don't respect deadlines.