I've learned about showing the students that you are human, with outside interests and hobbies. It's important to get to know their hobbies and interests as well and establish a good rapport on common ground. Getting to know why they are interested in the topic, and what gets them excited about the topic is key, and a great way to start your first day! It's important to remember their name, and get them acquainted comfortably with the rest of the class using various methods like counting off and small groups.
Its important to cover basic things during the first day of class to help set expectations and allow students to feel like they will be successful.
Arrive early, greet evenyone, learn names and go over Syllabus, policies and expectations.
Getting to know your sudent.
I would like to apply this by making sure students leave their first day with a sense of comfort and ease. I'd like to learn one new thing about them so that I can better understand their background and build a strong foundation with them. I would also like them to feel like they can always come to be with any questions or concerns and show them that I care about them all indivudually and their success.
Great tips on how to remember names of the class!
Taking a moment to greet each student and learn their names tends to net a greater sense of connectivity and mutual respect that enhances the learning environment.
Greet your students, and learn atleast their name.
It is very important to give students an overview of the class and what to expect, so everyone is on the same page going forward.
Create an information exchange to connect students to the learning process.
Make yourself human to your students. Let them know your credentials, but let them know you too.
Some great ideas for ice breakers that will also help remember names
The way you start your class can clearly set the tone and I have always felt better about an instructor when they take the time to introduce themselves, spend time getting to know their audience/ group and give a clear outline of the day and course materials they will be reviewing.
Learn each students name, give a brief overview of yourself, say something personal like "I like to hike " etc.
Make sure your pronounce each student's name correctly! I remember an instructor that never got my name correct-after 2 years in her program!!
What i take away from this module is that preparation is again very important. It is also critical to be early, start on time, and be clear. Class introductions can be done many ways and most students are nervous to introduce themselves, yet this is an important part of classroom management and group dynamics that ultimately benefit the class.
It is important to introduce yourself and let them know "a little background about yourself". Always be personable.
I learned that the students should get to know each other on the first day. Most faculty understand the importance of an icebreaker. These are used to help the studnets connect. My quetsion is, are the icebreakers used focused on the students connecting to one another or do they focus on other things- like humor? I will be sure to include icebreakers that promote student to student interaction. This will allow me to give my students the oppurtunity to learn about one another.
On the first day greet them as they come in the door, introduce yourself, give them yoru back ground, know their names.
A commonality in all of these modules as it relates to student success is what you contribute personally. Students rely heavily on first impressions to determine how they will relate to the instructor as well as their peers. Greeting students with a smile helps send a message that you're excited about having them in the class. Learning their names expeditiously also conveys a message that you care about them as an individual. Defining clear expectations help the students to create a pathway that will inevitably lead to success.
Be at the door of the classroom/laboratory and greet students as they come in. A smile and a greeting help to send the message that you are excited about having them in your class.
