My syllabus tells students about what they will learn and how the learning progresses.
checklist for the instructor and student is good for first day of class
I believe that connecting with the students prior to the class enables the instructor to feel out the student audience prior to communicating the course material to them.
Its importanat to be prepares for your students. Make sure you know the class objective and your class has all they need to understnad the objectives.
It is important to be as prepared as possible. There are a lot of things that are out of our control as educators or things we feel like we do not have enough time for. Planning is something that I feel gets easier with time and the more years you teach.
it is important to have a structured class, and be and stay prepared
Preparation seems like it is key to success as an educator. It helps both myself and the students in knowing what's to come and what is expected
I find it helpful to refer to the syllabus at the beginning of each class or lesson. This reinforces the importance of checking the syllabi, and encourages students to refer to it when they are lost, absent, looking ahead, etc.
Shaping a positive learning environment will ensure the success of the students.
Early preparation on my part decreases stress of first time meeting students.
Remembering students' names and pronouncing them correctly is very important. Something as simple as showing up a little early to allow yourself time to make introductions and ensure you're saying names correctly can make a huge impact.
Being organized up front helps prevent problems later.
Continuous feedback from students by observing their facial expressions and getting feedback on their understanding. Keep lecture to 10 minutes, break, do and interactive activity and back to lecture to keep students engaged in the subject. Also holding myself to the same standards that I do my students.
I can see that being early and prepared makes life a lot easier.
I loved the advice to come early and engage the students with the content they've gone through on their and see if they have an understanding of the material.
Jotting down notes soon after or during a discussion with a student will be more effective. The chances of you forgetting something at the end of a long day is minimizing.
Having a roadmap, setting targets, ensuring you have resources to meet those targets, sequence of instruction, activity, and practice. Reflection on what was done. Review, make tweaks. Rinse, wash, and repeat.
Be flexible, adaptible, and approachable in working with peers and students. Actively engaging and listening. Move, interact, be involved.
Take notes, because it was not documented, it didn't happen, and it can be a great reminder for you and the person you're talking to as to what was discussed and possible solutions to what was needed.
All communication should be clear and concise so the student has a better idea of what they should expect from you as an instructor, as well as what they can expect to learn and gain from the course.
Plan ahead and be prepared
