Be open to feedback and new ideas - You got to this position because you know a damn lot about your field. You will doubtless impress your students with your knowledge, and you have every reason to be confident in your expertise, so don’t let it ruffle your feathers if a student challenges your ideas. One common conflict arises when two individuals disagree on the “best” way to do something. In this case, point out the merits of both arguments. If the student is challenging your choice of technique, recognize the rationale behind his belief, but calmly and quickly explain why you want to continue with your technique at this time. Remember, you're the teacher. A student can only engage in some type of power play if you engage him (or her).
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