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Managing disrespectful students

As a new instructor, I have found that its hard to be on a professional instructor level with some students. Many feel that they can joke and it becomes more of a level of disrespect.

I have noticed that many students do this in an effort to connect on a "friend" level. They are probably not being disrespectful intentionally. Rather, they are trying to connect on an unprofessional level. You just have to remember that you aren't there to be the student's friend, but rather an advisor.

Hi Casey,
Even when your students are joking, you maintain your professionalism at all times.
Patricia

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