As an introductory activity, have students write an index card with their name on it, phone number, email, current status in training, hobbies and current employment to initiate an introduction. Take the cards from the students and read them aloud to present each student to each other.
Gather information about each student and get to know them is crucial for a positive outcome of your class
Helping students get to know the teacher and each other helps to build a sense of community within the classroom
When going into the first class, tell them a little bit about yourself experience and background, and ask them to share about them, this will give students the opportunity to open up.
It reminded me the importance of making my students feel comfortable, and remembering their names helps them feel more at ease in your classroom as well.
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Yes, I usually go around the room and have them introduce themselves to the class.
Great each student as they enter the classroom. Try to learn their names.
1st day prep. Something that I can list out ahead of time so I can be calm and prepared for my students
Introductions are important because it allows you to get to know your class but also allows your students to get to know you and your background in the subject you're teaching. Setting expectations from the first day and creating guidlines for your class help students feel comfortable and confident in their ability to follow the guidelines and know what the expectations are from the start.
I have learned that by providing activities will enable the students to get to know the information and each others better.
Prioritize the comprehensive coverage of course requisites, including a thorough review of the course syllabus to delineate expectations and objectives effectively. Allocate the remaining duration judiciously to cultivate an optimal classroom ambiance conducive to learning. Avoid the temptation to hasten through content merely to fulfill a checklist, as its purpose is to facilitate structured progression. Embrace the flexibility inherent in checklist utilization, enabling seamless resumption from any interim point, thereby ensuring the integrity and depth of instructional delivery.
Introduction will be first and having the students get to know one another will be second. This should be followed by review of syllabus and answering all student questions.
What have you learned from this module and how do you intend to apply it? Learning names of the students quickly.
Implemented using an ice breaker with a few prompts for students to interact after counting off and turning their chairs so they could interact with their peers who were seated directly behind them. Students were informed they would be introducing their peer and sharing their responses of things they had in common such as children, pets, or if they worked in addition to attending school. It was non-stressful and a fun way to learn about the students the first day of class.
The first day is the time to get to know your students and for them to get to know you. The first day students should be informed what is expected of them and the syllabus of the class. At the end of the first day, they should be looking forward to finishing the course of study.
This section covers the importance of the introduction not only of the instructor but of the content. It is a good practice to set expectations early.
We are all bad at remembering each other's names, so do not expect to know them on the first day, but do make an effort to learn the student's name, nickname, or how they prefer to be called.
Introductions, ice breakers and covering course expectations are necessary parts of day one.
Having students sit in the same seats they chose on the first day of class and using a seating chart is a helpful way to remember student names more readily. Desk name cards are also an effective way to learn and remember student names, in addition to taking digital headshots of students and having them write their preferred name on their photos.
"Everyone enjoys having his or her name acknowledged and remembered by someone else, especially if the person doing the acknowledging is a person in authority. This is why you must work extra hard at learning the students’ names as quickly as possible from the first day on. You have already called roll so you have had one run through of matching names with students. Also, the students have created name tents so you are looking at faces and names."
I am horrible at remembering names. This will be helpful.
