As a teacher, never underestimate the relevance of the information that students can provide about themselves, as this can provide a foundational resource for community building in the class.
I remember my first class ironically i was not nervous I was so excited but i quickly learned setting expectations at the beginning of the course is crucial. my excited was too friendly and I found myself later trying to build respectful boundaries.
I have learned that I first will introduce myself and the course. It would also be good for the students to introduce themselves to the entire class or be put into small groups to meet new people and find a sense of belonging.
Help to calm nerves by becoming a real person to the student. Introducing and sharing who you are and learning who the students are helps them to feel more comfortable and helps you the instructor to be better at setting up your lesson plans to reach each student on a more personal level. It also helps them to get to know each other and have more of an idea of what to expect.
I learned from this module the importance of making an excellent first impression, especially with adult learners and cohort groups. I also learned the importance in allowing the students ample opportunities to interact and get to know each other as well. Both will help motivate students to learn. I intend to have detailed discussions and interactions as a class to facilitate these ideas, as well as meeting individually with students to determine a course of action to motivate them on an individual basis to facilitate learning, and to see them succeed.
First impressions are very important and the first class will set the tone for the duration of the course.
One important thing I’ve learned about meeting the class for the first time is that the opening moments can set the tone for the entire course. Building rapport early helps create a positive classroom environment where students feel welcomed, respected, and motivated to participate. A strong first impression communicates both confidence and care for the learners.
I always knew having your name and course name up on the screen when students arrive was important but I never thought about how it makes them feel especially when they are new. Putting them at ease first thing can create a positive and low stress environment.
It is important to make connections with your students, for your students to connect to you, and to connect with each other.
A good way to motivate students is to set manageable expectations
I learned that the first meeting with a class is one of the most important moments for setting the tone. It's a chance to make students feel welcome, comfortable, and motivated to participate. I plan to apply this by being approachable, sharing expectations clearly, and creating an environment that students feel encouraged to engage from the very beginning.
introducing yourself and taking time to get to know your students gives them a sense of comfort.
This is a great reminder of planning for the first day! Providing the students with the information needed for them to be successful. And the opportunity to introduce yourself and your passion for the profession. And getting to know your students and their “why”.
Informing the students on the first day of the syllabus, expected outcomes and objectives lets them know right off the bat of what is expected inn the classroom. I have already made a first day list of topics to discuss that can be used year after year to ensure i get all the first day topics covered.
An important step to learn about students their backgrounds and interests to improvise my teaching strategies accordingly and build rapport with students to make them comfortable.
On the first day,everybody is a little nervous.Break the ice with some info about yourself..and ask some light hearted questions...Hobbies,aspirations.. etc Also talk about the syllabus..First module..
The most important take away for me is to learn the names of the students. This will aid in building the instructor student relationship and make the student feel valued right away.
I learned how important it is to make a strong first impression by greeting students and learning their names right away. I also found the idea of using a diagnostic pretest very useful, and I plan to adapt it into a quick creative activity for my fashion and design classes. Overall, I want my students to feel that the course will be valuable, achievable, and supportive from day one.
I already implement most of these things in the class however I was intrigued about giving pretests.
I have learned the importance of providing some information background of my work experience and find out the student's as well. This helps to incorporate of a supportive and comfortable environment on the first day.
