If students can have a good sense of where they are going, that will give them a motivation to reach their educational goals. Breakdown: if students do their assigned readings/homework, they are more likely to participate.
Students should leave the first class excited and confident that they will do well in the course. Introducing yourself and allowing students to introduce themselves in very important.
Learning the students names is so important so while preparing to teach the class you should prepare a way to remember their names.
Let students know your background. Get to know them. Use pre-tests to inform the students regarding the course requirements.
It is important to introduce one another. And to know each student's name.
By the end of the first day of class, I will strive to have my students know where this course is going and how they will get there, and that the whole class is now familiar with each other and myself.
The importance of introductions to decrease anxiety and nervousness. It also help all parties get to know one another on a more personal level, which gives the students a sense that the instructor cares about them and their success in the course.
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learn my students name and make them feel welcomed on the first day.
There is a LOT to do in that first day, made more complicated by the fact that I work in an accelerated program. I think some of the elements might need to be shifted to the LMS shell, like a welcome video from me about who I am, my background, etc, the syllabus, and a discussion space for students to get to know one another. I do think it is still important to take the time to review course objectives, expectations, how the students will be evaluated, but it would need to be condensed I think. I do like the idea of assigning seats and putting students in groups, maybe giving each name tag a different color for a group activity. It would help me with names and make it easier to facilitate activities on the first day.
Having the students know yourself and each other is critical in their comfort level of wanting to be in class and helping each other out=motivation.
Meet and Greet, as I did in the field with my customers I intend to do with the students. It sets a tone of familiarity and trust. The first day should be light hearted and for everyone to get to know one another.
The importance of getting to know something about your students and allowing them to know a little bit about you and what your expectations are for the class. Making sure that the students see you as not only the instructor but a person as well.
It is very important that an instructor learns the student's names, why they are in class and what they are wanting to learn.
Make your students feel comfortable to come to you if they need help and or advice on the course or certain subject
Making students comfortable in class is important. Learning the students names shows the instructor is interested in the students as a person and shows you care about them. Being prepared with some introduction games or processes can ease students nerves as they get to know each other and you as an instructor.
To introduce the class and yourself to the students. Give them some sort of knowledge of what will be covered and about yourself. It's helpful to know your students as well. Not as students learn the same, try to figure out how you can instruct them the best way you can.
Its important when meeting a class for the first time that we arrive early take the time to introduce ourselves to our students. Take the time to properly introduce yourself. When doing so give brief background on your skills and career. Also, it is super important to be clear and explain your expectations for the course.
It is important to create a professional image, by getting to know your students and creating report.
Introducing your elf and past accomplishments and career achievements while opening the floor for them to be able to break the ice and introduce themselves creates a less intimidating learning environment.
I plan to use the 3 M's modeling, managing, and motivating in my classroom. I believe these aspects will support my students in their learning and feeling comfortable.
