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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I learned that it is important to make a good impression for your students on the first day. It is important that the students feel comfortable and let them know that I am there for their learning. I learned that being prepared will help in everyone feeling at ease on the first day of class.
I have learned so much, but being confident and knowledgeable on the first day will set the tone for the rest of the term.
I was reminded of how first impressions matter. It should reflect your professionalism and knowledge. Your students will be more confident in what your teaching when you present yourself well. Their confidence level directly impacts on how willing they will be to participate and how much they will gain from the class.
Give time for your students to get to know each other too! :)
Setting a good first impression and having the class get to know each other will allow for better learning and allow the students to feel more comfortable in a new environment.
My takeaway from this is how important it is to get to know your students and have the students get to know you. I want to share my experiences from my time in the field as well as other personal information about myself. One thing I plan on doing, is, at the start of every class, I will have on the whiteboard, an OTA. On Task Assignment. It will be some random question either about a previous lesson or subject we have gone over, but mostly be questions like, what did you do last weekend? Whats your favorite activity to do outside of work or school? Almost anything. It gets them thinking right off the bat. Its not a hard technical question, .its just about themselves personally. Gets the brain going and gets them ready to take on the class for that day
Experienced this, it was a very quiet day in the classroom. Maybe taking a class such as this one would have helped me but teaching and learning in the military was a little different. This section has given me some insights which I will use for my next first day of class.
meeting students for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming; learning all of the names and following the list of must-do's. However, I think operating from a place of authenticity will always help guide you on how to connect .
It's so important to establish and built rapport with students on a professional and meaningful level.
With my experience as a clinical nursing instructor, I’ve learned that the first day with a new group of students is important because it gives me a chance to build trust and set expectations. Many students come into clinicals feeling nervous, especially when they realize they will be working with actual patients instead of practicing on mannequins in the lab. I like to introduce myself, explain how clinical rotations will work, review safety expectations, and give students a chance to ask questions. I also remind them that they are there to learn and that I don't expect them to know everything on the first day. Over the past few years, I've noticed that once students become more comfortable with me and their surroundings, they start asking more questions and become more confident in their nursing skills. Being prepared and creating that comfortable learning environment from the beginning makes a big difference in how the rest of the term goes.
The first impression that you make of yourself is important. There needs to be clear communication between both sides of the classroom to eliminate as many misunderstandings as possible. You can make the first day fun by getting to know everyone in unique ways, and you can also set the tone for who you are as an instructor.
preparation is the first step
Not only will I be prepared to covered the material in the course, I will practice my personal guidelines of professional conduct: I am FIRM, FAIR and FRIENDLY. I am excited to meet the students for the first time and am happy for the opportunity to provide a safe, comfortable, inviting but professional environment for their future in the aviation industry.
Preparing students for the course they are about to be apart of as well as the people they will be learning with is beneficial to both the student and the instructor. It sets the tone for what is to come allowing people to mentally and physically prepare.
Comment on Georgianna Magnussen's post: I agree, the three M's are essential!
The first impression and setting expectations are key for student success.
Preparedness is key. For the first day of class, last day of class, and every day in between. Creating a welcoming environment on the first day is key to ensuring student success in the future. There are many ways to accomplish this, depending on class size, including small-group introductions and ice-breakers.
Being thoroughly prepared for the course content is one of the most effective ways to establish a positive tone right from the start. Coming in well-prepared helps set clear expectations and allows instructors to project confidence and professionalism in their subject matter.
A welcoming environment can help the student and teacher ease into the classroom.
