Five Things I Wish I Knew My First Semester
My first semester as a faculty member taught me something I wish I had understood on day one: most of the stress did not come
Peter Szawranskyj
July 20, 2026
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Dealing with Difficult Students: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Every educator, whether in a physical classroom or online environment, has faced the uncomfortable reality of encountering difficult students. The term “difficult” can feel heavy, but in
Michele Poulos
June 15, 2026
Transforming Classroom Discussions with Communication Practices from Health Coaching
Classroom discussions are among the most enriching aspects of higher education, offering students opportunities to engage with peers, deepen their understanding of course material, and
Maria Newton, PhD, F-AASP, and Jefferson Brewer, MS, CSCS, ACSM EP
August 22, 2025
Teaching through Translation, Part 2
Part 1 of this series is available here: https://qa.facultyfocus.com/articles/effective-classroom-management/teaching-through-translation-part-1/ This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work
Perry Shaw, EdD
July 31, 2024
