Making a to-do list before class can help you be more productive and efficient, while ensuring that you do not miss anything important
That it is good to have ice breakers and get to know everyone as well as letting your students get to know you a little bit. It helps to show that you, as the instructor, are human and it helps the instructors get to know who the students are.
It is important to learn students names and how to pronounce them correctly!
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I find it challenging to quickly learn the names of the individual students. I have given them large index cards and asked them to write their preferred name on it. Also, I've given them multiple colored markers so they can decorate the card if they want to. That has helped me learn their names sooner and some students have really enjoyed the artistic effort.
Choose a fun topic to discuss on the first day of class and during introductions.
This portion of the module taught me that even though it is crucial to outline the expectations of the course for the students, it is also very important to calm their "first day anxieties" and get to know them a bit/let them get to know you. Ensure they are comfortable to promote learning.
It is important to learn about each student and their prior knowledge of the subject material.
To tell your students a little bit about yourself and your work background. Also to try to get to know the students names or what names do they like to go by.
that handouts and introductions are really important
The first-class meeting sets the tone for the whole time of the course. Students need to know what you expect of them and a little about you as well.
It is important to know what motivates your students to aid in sucess.
The first class, although it may not seem like it, is very important, it allows you the first contact with your students, share things about yourself and also know a little more about them and their preferences, qualities and expectations.
The first day of class is all about setting the tone and expectations for the students. It also is an important first step in establishing your role as leader and expert professional of the class. Learning each student's name (and the pronunciation) is key in making the students feel important, but also in getting to know them as individuals.
I am learning that comfort and safety are huge in learning. Making people feel comfortable, engage them like a peer, and be organized are huge for student success.
The first impression for instructors starts the minute they enter the class and continues throughout the first class meeting.
I am definitely bad about learning names. I like the idea of taking the students picture and having them write their name on it and keeping it in a file.
Get to know your students first and last names and use them! Tell them a little bit about yourself and ask them to introduce themselves. This will offer a little bit of an ice breaker and allow you to know your students better.
I like having an ice breaker activity
set a tone for your classroom. Also, don't let it be all information about the class only. Introduce yourself and have ice breakers for the whole class to get to know one another. It helps relax the classroom setting so the students don't have to feel anxious. Remember their names !!
