It's always good to break the ice with your students by sharing your experience with them so they feel comfortable in your classroom.
I like to start the class by getting to know something about each one of my students. It allows the students to introduce themselves to their peers. It's also a great way to "break the ice" and create a comfortable environment.
I learned that I should get to know my students in different ways to ensure that they know I know them and they are comfortable in classroom. Make sure that they have an idea of what they will learn and which tools they will need to understand and the complete skill.
Learning students' names and making sure they leave the first class with a clear expectation and level of comfortability that leaves them excited and wanting to come back and learn.
This module taught me that the first class meeting is crucial for setting the tone, establishing expectations, and creating a positive learning environment. Key takeaways include the importance of making a strong first impression, clearly communicating course objectives and policies, and building rapport with students. I also learned effective strategies for engaging students from the start, such as icebreakers, interactive discussions, and outlining what they can expect from the course. I plan to apply this knowledge by being well-prepared for the first class, presenting myself professionally, and fostering an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. I will clearly explain course expectations, encourage student participation, and set a collaborative tone that promotes active learning. By doing so, I can help students feel comfortable, motivated, and ready to engage with the course material.
By taking the time to learn students names and engaging with them it is important because it will make them feel more comfortable which will provide a better environment for them to learn.
I like to get to know the student by asking an open-ended question. Their thoughts, and how they answered, will allow me to remember faces and personality before names, yet it empowers individuality and compliance, because they feel as if the instructor knows them and cares.
A good first impression will leave a lasting impression for the students for the rest of the term. Always take the time to get to know the students and that the students feel safe to get to know one another. A comfortable classroom produces success.
What I will take form this lesson is that meeting your class for the first time that we should get to know each other by introducing ourselves. Making sure we are ready and prepared for all students. We want this student to feel welcomed and that we are going to have a fun term.
Set the tone, for a great environment
Getting started with setting the tone, proper introduction, expectations and motivation, and ending the class with having the students feel a sense of comfort in going through the program, succeed and progress toward their career goals.
Set the tone...learn the students names!
Learn and call each student by their name.
Taking the time to learn students names and engaging them in activities that makes them feel comfortable helps develop a trusting relationship. Setting the standards and expectations at the beginning helps ease some anxiety about the course expectations.
Good tips for getting to know the students and getting things started. I like the idea of name tents on their desks, as I am not very good at learning names.
The first day of class will help the tone for the remainder of the term. Be prepared and intentional.
the first day sets the tone for the semester.
First impressions are important in order to help students understand what expectations for the classroom will be.
By introducing myself and my work experience as well as outside hobbies will allow students to see that I am human too and hopefully help feel more comfortable in their learning journey.
The little things matter - taking the time to smile, greet your students, provide your name on the board, telling them info about you so they feel more comfortable getting to know you as a teacher, therefore providing a better environment to learn
