Meghan Hejna

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I try to engage the students in an activity each week, whether it be a small group activity or a large group activity. I find it creates a good energy in the classroom. I also encourage participation, because in my role, I am also networking with businesses and working to fill positions. And many times those students that I've had in class will come to mind as potential employees for companies. So the more I'm getting to know them, the more opportunities they may have.

Meghan Hejna

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Dealing with Negative Students

In my classes I've had a few students in the past who have just had bad attitudes. It could have been the material, it could have been school in general, it could have been their personal lives, or it could have been me. Whatever the reason, I try to not let it affect how I teach because the majority of the students are participating and engaged. And I don't want one negative attitude to affect everyone else's experiences.

Meghan Hejna

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Keeping students engaged

The class I teach is two hours and 15 minutes long. I try to keep students engaged by spending no more than 30 minutes on each activity: powerpoint, group activity, video, lab activity, lecture, etc. It seems to work out well.

Meghan Hejna

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Getting Students to see the value in a course not related to their major

The first day of class I always go over the syllabus, which includes grading, course objectives, assignments etc. I teach Career Development, which each student is required to take towards the end of their program. Many of them come in with a negative perception of the course. Many do not think it should be required and will not be a useful class because they know how to make a resume, or they've interviewed before, etc. I begin the class by saying, I'm not assuming you know nothing about the job search. I know there are things we will do in… >>>