We all want to feel safe and comfortable while learning
I should introduce myself but also give the students a venue to introduce themselves.
Be sure to remember each students name as quickly as possible.
I learned the importance of teacher and student introductions.
Take time to get to know the class, their name pronunciation, how they prefer to be addressed. Allow them to get to know you. Not only this is a good ice breaker but allows students to feel more than a number.
It is important to create a secure and respectful environment in order for students to feel more comfortable.
What I learned? You are your class and your class is you. You are your class, because you are the focal point of how your classroom will be conducted. The classroom is just a room until you make it a place of learning. Your class is you, because your class body will define how you interact with them and define in what ways you adjust your teaching and curriculum to meet their needs, thus changing the personality of atmosphere.
I had an idea to help remember student names, but I'm not sure about it. Would it be out of pocket to have the students say their name before speaking until they hear you (instructor) start calling them by name?
I learned to take my time with the class.
I plan to implement the strategy of having students write down their information on a card and clarifying pronunciation.
break the ice with the students, let them know somethings about yourself and vice versa
Connect with your students right away. Be consistent with your interaction with them and keep them engaged.
Knowing your content is very important.
Learning student's names and a little bit about them and what their goals are can go a long way. Also, take time as an instructor to reflect on how your class is going. What can you learn from what is going well and from what isn't working?
This module has helpful in learning techniques for making students feel comfortable and valued, such as greeting them warmly, using positive body language, and encouraging participation.
Introduction,organization and getting to know your students is key to success.
Always being prepared for the first day helps the students feel at ease
I liked that the module listed out what we want our students to have at the end of their first class: 1) A sense of where they're going and how they'll get there; 2) A feeling that the other members of the class are not strangers; 3) An awareness that you care about their learning; 4) An expectation that the course will be valuable and enjoyable.
Creating community in your classroom is important.
Establish yourself as personable, approachable, and qualified.
Be a "human being" aka personable. Also, learning student names pays dividends...I learned this a while back and can definitely attest to its benefit.
