Meeting the Class for the First Time | Origin: ED101
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Effective Teaching Strategies --> Meeting the Class for the First Time
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Introduce yourself and let student tell something about themselves, help reduce class anxiety.
This module reminded me of the importance of introductions on day one. Initial introductions provide a foundation for class unity as they gain knowledge together that can be a source of motivation.
Personally, I like the 3 m's Model, Manage and Motivation ...... in my classroom I want to model professionalism, and be able to manage my students and motivate them to always to their best !!!
When I took courses to get certified for work, I really enjoyed the introductions. Getting to know the instructor and classmates helps reduce the nervousness.
Arrive early meet your students with a smile and learn there names
We currently use this at the beginning of each phase, it makes the transition between different class or Instructors much smoother. It makes the students more comfortable with us as Instructors and one another. It allows Instructors another method of identifying potential students who may accel and those that may require extra support.
Arrive early!
Create a welcoming environment by welcoming them as they enter the classroom. Create a positive first impression.
Introduce the yourself and the course with a formal introduction and background of your experiance. review syllabus, icebreaker and allow for student introductions.
Establish classroom expectations by reviewing rules and procedures, setting tone and encouraging questions.
I practice these activities with new classes. I have the students introduce themselves, why they chose the class and do you they have expectations or a goal for the class. I learn the class names quickly by taking attendance, repeating their name and observing during the first two days to make each student familiar. Great activity suggestions to create team involvement and making students comfortable in a new class.
Giving the students the opportunity to share a few insights about themselves as well as career aspirations give them a chance to know each other better. The instructor should also share about their professional pathways.
I will be excited to meet my class for the first time, especially because I was a student in the same program that I will be teaching. I feel that my personal experience of the program will help to build connection with the students and help them to know that with my other professional experiences that I will be sharing, they have the opportunity to make this career as great as the want for it to be.
I love the idea of a pretest to help prepare students for what will be on the actual exam.
For your first impression on the students the first day you may want to stablish a connection using your field experience. You may want to get some insights from each student to have a better idea of each student's level of interest in the subject and start building motivation by giving clear directions and expectations for the student as well as a clear understanding of your role as a instructor, mentor and facilitator.
Meeting the class for the first time is the day you set boundaries as well as get to know your students as well as they get to know you.
On the first day of class we should set clear expectations for the class, aswell as learning the students names.
Give the students a brief overlook on your past experience so they can get to know your background, and have a sense of confidence in their instructor.
Make sure students have a sense of belonging while in the class. Make sure they know where they are going as far as class achievements.
Knowing students names is valuable and helps create relationships that improve their overall learning experience.
A good impression last a life time. Getting to know my students and having them know me and my background and experience that will enable their learning and making it fun.
It's always good to break the ice with your students by sharing your experience with them so they feel comfortable in your classroom.
I like to start the class by getting to know something about each one of my students. It allows the students to introduce themselves to their peers. It's also a great way to "break the ice" and create a comfortable environment.
