I have always believed that first impressions are very important in life, and teaching is not different. Setting clear expectations from day, without sugar-coating reality of intensity and demand of the course, getting to know your students and getting the students to know you is essential to have fluid communication in class from day one.
The first impression is one of the most important interactions because it will create the tone for the rest of the time together and will be essential in creating the student and instructor relationship. This impression starts with being on time and being professional, letting the students know that you are also a person by greeting them, and being respectful.
That when meeting your class for the first time it is important to give a strong impression, as well as a outline of the course they will be studying.
I learned that making a strong first impression as an instructor is important and requires preparation, organization, course structure, goals, and clear communication expectations. I plan to apply this knowledge by arriving prepared, greeting students positively, clearly reviewing expectations, and by continuously supporting a positive learning environment.
Being prepared is important. Allow some connection with students by letting them know a little about you professionally and personally. Allow students to share things about them, such as the reason they are in the class.
Meeting the class for the first time sets the tone for the course. I was reminded that everyone has nerves and anxiety related to the first day of class.
This module taught me the importance, of easing a students nerves, creating welcoming environment. and setting a tone for the course.
The first time meeting the class is very important. First impressions are crucial for setting the proper tone and environment for students to feel like they are in a safe learning environment.
Meeting the class for the first time sets the tone for the course. I learned how important it is to create a welcoming environment and clearly explain expectations from the start.
With the amount of new people i meet daily at the hospital, at my kids school, and now teaching learning names is one thing i am concerned about. I appreciate the ideas presented to me to learn names. I think i am going to do my best to show up early and have everything organized so i can start on time. I want to show them i respect their time/money they put in as well.
It is important to establish a rapport with students, the first day; it definitely sets the tone for the course. Being clear about expectations and the plan for learning is calming to the students as they plan for success. I like the priority on connecting students with each other through purposeful activities. Once they feel like they belong, students will be more successful and more at ease in class. A nice balance of clearly stated and written expectations with boundaries along side relationship building and personal connection is the key to a productive and successful class dynamic.
Showing up on time and prepared will insure that our classes are instructed in the most professional manner.
Building strong relationship on the first day is important. Students should feel comfortable, connected, and welcomed, helping them engage, build trust, and succeed throughout the course.
Getting to know students and them getting to know you will be beneficial to set the mood for the course.
How to introduce myself and learn students names.
Building a classroom relationship on day 1 is more important than diving into content. Students should walk away feeling like they know you well as an instructor and are comfortable with their classmates, hopefully even making some connections on the first day.
This module gave me good ideas on how to introduce myself to my students.
I personally am bad with names, this gave me a few ideas on how to remember them more quickly.
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