It is important to share your experience and background, be personable.
During the first class you should introduce yourself, let the students know who you are. It is a good idea to write your name on the board. Always model the 3 M's.
It stood out to me that it's important for the students to get to know each other as well.
Getting to know your students as individuals as well as allowing them to get to know you helps establish a relationship of trust and helps students to feel more comfortable with the instructor overall. Taking the time to greet each student as class begins and giving the them opportunities to seek support before or after class can improve their engagement and allow them to feel more comfortable coming forward for additional help.
Be positive introduce yourself and explain your achievements
Greet each student and learn their names early on. Have them write their name on a "tent" so that each person can associate the name with the face. When taking roll, ask the student how to pronounce their name and if they have a nickname. Plan to give a short introduction with information about yourself, then a short activity so that the students can get to know each other better.
Unique ways to break the ice during first day of class when needing to present class syllabus and course overview and expectations.
The students may arrive with established roles within the cohort.
Be at the door with a smile and friendly greeting, use their names as much as possible, (help yourself remember and) its showing interest in them and showing your human and there for them
Students need buy in from teacher/instructor for them to buy in PLAN, PLAN, PLAN, then MODEL, MANAGE, MOTIVATE
I've learned it is vital to connect with students during our first classroom interaction. While all names and particulars may not be remembered, students will value the effort you put into the first interaction.
The first day you meet your students is the most important day because this is when you have an opportunity to get them excited and motivated about your class.
Sticking to your "to-do" list and setting a positive tone for the course from the very first day is vital! Also, learning each student's name establishes a good rapport.
Learning about your students is just as important as your students learning about you! Humanize yourself, tell them your background in the subject, career field, etc. You will increase your credibility and relatability if you do so.
Taking the opportunity to get to know your students and sharing a bit about yourself and experiences. Allow your students to see you as human and begin to develop a connection.
I like the idea of splitting the students into groups and having them introduce themselves to each other.
Learning students by name is so important - I love the idea of "tents" on their desk that show their names as a way of learning who they are while class progresses
It's important to introduce yourself and have the students do the same to the whole class.
I like the index card getting to" know you" idea. Its agood way to get to know the students especially the ones who are shy and quiet.
Setting the one of the class by greeting them at the door.
Students should leave class on the first day feeling a sense of comfort. This can be accomplished through things like making introductions and giving them a clear view of what their path to success looks like.
