Incorporating student introductions to get a feel of who my students are and why they are taking my class. In addition, arriving early, setting up, and being prepared would be useful on the first day to set the tone.
Meeting the class for the first time sets the tone for the entire course and is an important opportunity to establish expectations, build rapport, and create a welcoming learning environment. A positive, organized, and approachable first impression helps students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to engage in the learning process.
The importance of introductions!
The importance of connections between faculty and students is essential to success. It starts with first impressions, but carries through the entire class. Accessibility, follow-through, and support must continue beyond the first encounters.
Introductions at the bebginning of a new course build rapport within the class, introduces course content, and sets expectations.
Introduction, going over the syllabus and course content, be clear about class expectations, goals and objectives.
Introductions are important to establish trust and respect
This module highlighted the importance of setting a positive tone on the first day of class. I learned how clear expectations, professionalism, and approachability build trust. I plan to apply these strategies to create an engaging, welcoming environment that encourages participation from the start.
I've learned that study guides can be helpful. I plan to give more study guides because they highlight key concepts, vocabulary, skills, and objectives. Students don’t have to guess what matters—they know exactly what to prioritize.
How to make students comfortable to gain ,appreciate ,absorb and apply their knowledge
Great idea to share professional background information with students and have them share background information with each other as well on the first day of class.
Be open, acknowledge names, make eye contact, be professional, encourage interactions.
By completing this module, I gained a clear understanding of what makes a successful first class meeting. I especially appreciated the emphasis on icebreaker activities, reviewing the syllabus, and discussing effective study strategies for success in the course. I plan to implement these approaches in my own teaching.
Getting to remember my student's name, I like the card system or the use of a name tag. Preparing the room prior to the lecture can lower my anxiety and therefore have a calming effect on my students.
when students enters the class room you should have been on your desk already, make sure the classroom is ready for instruction or lab and all students can login in using the apps without problems. Follow the guidelines and the the daily lesson plan
The first class meeting is critical because it sets the tone for the entire course. I learned that an instructor should establish professionalism, rapport, and clear expectations from the beginning. Introducing yourself, sharing your background, and explaining your teaching philosophy helps build credibility and trust. Setting clear course objectives, grading policies, and classroom procedures ensures students understand expectations and reduces confusion later.
Creating an engaging and welcoming environment encourages participation and helps students feel comfortable asking questions. Icebreakers or brief activities can foster connections among students while highlighting learning goals.
I plan to apply these strategies by preparing an organized first-day agenda, presenting myself professionally, and clearly outlining the course structure. My question is how to balance professionalism with approachability to create a positive learning environment.
I learned that I should give a nice introduction and background about myself to my students. I should allow opportunities for them to collaborate and learn from one another. I should make sure the students have everything they need and provide them with resources that will maximize their capacity to learn.
Introductions set the tone for the course. It is a way to engage the students from the start. Set the expectation that they will be successful in completing the course.
The first day of class the students are getting to know their classmates, what to expect from the instructor, what the instructor expects from them, and what they will learn, how they will learn it, and why it's important in their career choice.
I anticipate large class sizes so spending a lot of time with the students introducing themselves would be too much for one chunk. I like the idea of having the students fill out the index cards and making name tents.
The first impression will be a lasting impression. Arrive early, meet students at the door, make sure the classroom is ready for instruction/lab. Have a "to-do-list". Begin learning the student's names.
