The importance of getting to know your students and letting them know more about you and your background.
When we take the time to learn students names that instantly makes them feel part of the class and lets them know we SEE them.
The learning environment should be comfortable and anxiety-free. The instructor has the ability to set the tone of the course with the first meeting. Utilizing all these suggestions will help me make a differrence in the way my students respond. As the old saying goes, "You get one chance to make a first impression." I plan to make it count in a positive manner.
its inportant to have student feel comfortable in knowing where their future is going and how they will get there and that the end is attainable and within reach to everyone. Also its good to share some personal history so that they can have a sense that you as a teacher are skilled and passionate about your field.
Preparing before class allows you to relax during class and get to know each of your students.
Reply to Michael Daub's post: do you think it would be easy the first day to ask them for a group photo?
Reply to Jackie Cloman's post:Good summarize. Thank you
Knowing the students' name and taste together with their goals are esseential for a class sucess.
The activities introduced here are useful.
I like the idea of taking their photos on the first day to help learn the students' names later. I plan to try that next term.
In general for the first day of class, it's important to make students feel comfortable and motivated, and that the course will be valuable and enjoyable for them.
good sequence of introduction in class and strategies to keep learning fun.
It is important to relate with your students, while still establishing boundries. An important topic was be detailed on your first day of class, but not to to the point of limiting flexibility. . I also liked how it was mentioned to define your expectations on the the syllabus as well as on the first day of class. Setting these expectations early, gives more time for learning and teaching. Learning student names early on, shows commitment and character and helps to build trust between the instructor and students. Letting your students learn a little about yourself, gives them the confidence to let you get know them and aid in their sucess as a student.
Introductions are essential as they break the ice and serve as a way to get to know each other. Introductions also contribute to the establishment of rapport.
I liked the idea of having the students sign an acknowledgment of understanding what is required of them according to the syllabus.
Introducing myself to the students breaks the ice and make them feel welcome and important.
Remembering students names is a difficult skill for me. I like the idea of using a student picture file to help.
It is important for students to feel confident in their ability to be successful with the course at the end of the first class.
It is important to be prepared for the first day, set a good impression, make them feel comfort and answer their questions about your expectations for them. They want the basics on the first day! They will make their impression of you on that first day and they need to leave with info about not only the course, but about you, and how they are going to be successful!
The most important aspect of meeting your class for the first time is the student's impression of you as an instructor. Being late, unprepared, or overly nervous on opening day sets an undesirable tone for the entire course.
A good first impresion consisting of setting up the class of who I am as an instructor and a map of how this class will help them reach their educational goals is a great start.
