MOTIVATING , DEALING, STRESS, & FEELING GOOD ABOUT TEACHING by Vishal Jain | Professional Development for Teachers, Students, Teachers November 27, 2008 MOTIVATING STUDENTS General Principles of Motivation More than instructor excitement or prodding. Motivating Students A wealth of good ideas. Motivating Students – 8 Simple Rules Keep students focused and motivated. Motivating the Unmotivated This just might change your thinking. Dealing with Disengaged Students Dealing with the top three teacher nightmares. Empowering Students Strategies for empowering self-directed learning. DEALING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom Behaviors and Possible Responses Campus Student Conduct Policies DEALING WITH STRESS 101 Ways to Cope With Stress 101 simple, easy-to-use ideas. Life Stresses Causes, values, and management. Life Stress Scale 24 items to help you figure your stress level. Top 10 Stress Busters Students face multiple and challenging stressors. Time to Reenergize? Keep your energy levels high. FEEL GOOD ABOUT TEACHING Love and the Cabby One person’s goodwill can make a difference. A True Teacher Accepts All .. The characteristics of a real teacher. Vishal Jain Comment