Be cheerful and not so intimidating
I liked the ideas for ice-breaking activities. Having students put their names on a index car along with personal information and then having a little group discussion about it.
Great ideas for the first day meeting. Start with a meet and greet, Then, instructor introduction. I like to show a PPT of my animals, family, and some of my vacations sites. I love playing a getting to know you game with the students.
The first class period is an important time to build community and confidence.
No matter how you feel it went, it probably went better than you think, and with this hope you are now ready to prepare for the next class.
Get the students to know about you and know that you are capable in teaching the material and class. And then having the other students get to know each other.
This was helpful for me to remember to put myself in the students' shoes and think about exactly what I would want to walk away with on day 1 of class. I will be making sure I hit all of those things day 1 (They know where we're going & how we'll get there, they know their peers, they know I care about their learning, and they think the course will be valuable and enjoyable).
Sharing something about yourself helps break down the barrier between yourself and the students which facilitates a better learning enviornment.
Create an outline for the first meeting to be sure you cover pertinent items.
Introduction is imperative. In addition having activities to test their knowledge and getting to know them and each other
If I do not cover everything on my list on the first day be sure to go over requirements, syllabus, and emergency procedures. On the next class session, start where I stopped on the check off list.
Introduce yourself, begin learning their names, and let them know what you will be doing in class.
learn students name as soon as you can. set up group work. have students interact with one another
It is very important to give your student a sense of comfortability. What I mean by comfort is that you want your student to be able to know their flow of their upcoming coursework, deadlines and being able to reach out when they need anything.
This module demonstrated the importance of the course expectations and how it will help students attain their goals. It also established the importance of connecting with students by introducing yourself, giving some of your background and showing your enthusiasm for teaching the course; letting the student know you care about them and their success.
The importance of knowing the students, providing your experience and backgrounds, as well as expectations.
I really struggle with names - I have always had to pass back papers to learn my students' names. I like the name tent idea along with images of the students with their names below.
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.
