How do I get my students to feel comfortable in a new course?
Betsi R. View Profile
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Maddy Terhaar
Having a syllabus set up for the course so the students know what to expect from Day 1 will make them feel safe.
Randy Kemp
Communicate..............
Mary Jo Wentzel
"A student needs to feel and secure. Understanding the grading criteria. Understanding how to communicate with the instructor." Simple but so true. Thanks Betsi.
Patrick Triolo
Agreed --- communication is key. The icing on the cake is a great set of guidelines and expectations. I always appreciated when an educator stayed true to their word and followed up on any of my outreach. Thank you for sharing!
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