Communication and clarity seem to be keys for a successful start to a class. Making sure the students know the expectations is vital.
Student management combined with classroom management becomes educational management and is key to motivating and encouraging students. It is vital for instructors to blend and balance being an SME (Subject Matter Expert) with being an IDE (Instructional Delivery Expert).
I learned the importance of getting the class to work together by starting team or group activities
I learned the importance of having an icebreaker and incorporating teamwork into the class.
I learned that cognitive, socially interactive, and psychomotor elements can help create an engaging course.
I learned a simple group activity as an icebreaker will help students work together and settle in the course
Have the students engage in "ice breakers" that encourage teamwork.
I really appreciated the short videos of instructors sharing their methods for engagement with learners. I especially liked the idea of taking a few minutes after class to make notes about what did and did not work and adjusting accordingly the next time. I also like the idea of allowing students to feel that it is safe to share even if they have limited subject matter expertise.
Helping students understand that there are policies in place in the classroom gives them the tools that they need to be successful not only in school but in preparing for their career endeavors. Structure allows everyone to be proactive and build positive relationships.
One of the things that I learned was that using a color-coded pencil to separate items in a lesson plan will help keep things in order. Another thing i learned was that by having a guest speaker will keep the students more engaged.
What I have learned is that, make the syllabus easy to understand and find color code it for them. When your going to be discussing a new topic put the class in groups and have the students discuss what they already know before the lecture starts.
being able to engage with the students in a way that teaches them and gages where there are at as far as "take away" what they learned and expanding from there. highlighting major parts of the lesson that pertain to areas down the road.
Engaging with the class is key for a successful course. Having your sylbus ready and being prompt.
Always take the time to prepare for class and ensure you have a syllabus with due date ready.
Engaging student is the key to having a successful classroom. Best practice in my opinion is to be prepared before class.
I have learned to be clear when it comes to different learning styles. I want to make sure that each student understands what they are learning, and I want to supply an environment where each student feels comfortable and confident that they will get their work done. Communication is key to an amazing classroom and learning style.
Provide the class with clear expectations, but realizing that as an instructor I need to show them how the course will provide value to them and their career path.
It is important to help students see the value of what they are learning. I like to use bell ringer and question of the day methods to connect the students.
I've learned how to set up a syllabus with maximum success in helping the student understand the expectations or the class. Also the paper airplane activity is a great idea to start the team building process and to beak the ice on the first day.
When we set clear standards there is no room for confusion. It is important to not only set clear expectations but to start building connections to the students and students to students. this helps in setting the practicality of your material when you know the people you are instructing.
