Rules of Teaching Part 3

31. Do not tell jokes about cocaine
32. Don't tell jokes about "your baby's momma"
33. Always be direct and deliberate when giving instructions. Do not joke then.
34. never use sarcasm with regards to instructions and expectations.
35. Students do, most of the time, want you to like them. So be careful... or use it to blackmail the shit out of them.
36. Students who are physically or mentally smaller will struggle with group work.
37. Group work must be divided into mini goals and deadlines.
38. The structure of how a group is sitting determines who is participating.
39. Being stern, demanding participation allows students to have a social excuse for being dedicated to their work.
40. Nothing is promised. So never make promises that you cannot keep.