I'm excited for another new day tomorrow!
Using someone's name has value, so put effort into learning them. A good way to do this is have the students sit in the same seats for the first few class sessions. This makes learning names easier.
Don't rush the first day because that sets the tone for the rest of the course.
Prepare activities for students to work together and get to know each other.
I love the idea of giving the students some background and sharing thoughts about each other, this will lead to more open communication and build trust.
I learned that the use of a pretest can actually help students. They used to give me anxiety as a student, so if I use this tool, I will make sure to present it to reduce anxiety.
Bonding starts on day 1 between students and their instructors. They need to be able to trust the level of experience and expertise in the resepctive field and also learn that the instructor is human
I do like learning the names and think it's important. Takes a few weeks and in larger classes it's much more challenging. Overall, it eventually comes.
Once I have established myself as the instructional leader in the classroom and have covered the basics of the course I may want to engage the class in some different activities that will assist in establishing a learning community within the classroom.
introduce yourself and express your interest in subject and learn each students name
I appreciate the information on how to engage with your students review the syllabus, and at the end of the class feel like they know where they are going on the course they should not feel like a stranger to the rest of the students what you expect in the course, and hopefully feel like they will have an enjoyable time.
First impression last, So be on 3 M's
Learn their names, give them some background, set a class community tone.
When meeting the students for the first time, the instructor should give share personal and professional background information on themselves, what the student can expect and expectations of the course. I find this to be a helpful icebreaker.
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I need to make certain to meet my students and give them a bit of background about me so we can get started on the right foot.
Learn names quickly, students will feel valued.
It is beneficial to the students to give a background.
Introduce yourself and get to know the students' names. Students want to be seen and heard. It matters.
I have always found that it is a best practice to greet each student at the door in the beginning of class.
Make a connection by learning the student's name. Show them that you care about them. Break the ice for you and all the students in the class.
It's important to BE PREPARED and know that every instructor gets nervous when meeting a new class. I learned different techniques to gain the respect of students and have a sense of community in the classroom.
