It is imperative to know your students names. It shows them that you care. Tell the students a little about yourself; it shows them that you are human. I love the idea of small groups. It creates a temporary bond amongst students.
Preparation for class equals lasting first impression.
Introduction--first impression to allow students to see you as a human, but passionate about teaching, their education, and the subject.
Prepare your self to motivation students.
It is normal for students to be anxious but they should have clear expectations and a confidence that they can succeed in the course by the time they have completed their first day of class.
It's important for the students to get to know you as well as knowing them, to make them feel like they have a sense of security of knowing about you, the other students, and what to expect for the remainder of the course. It is also important to find your own easiest way to remember their names.
Introduce yourself and have the students do the same. A comfortable classroom is better for learning
I learned various strategies to help recall student names. I found the picture method to be especially useful as I generally remember faces and not names.
I learned the value of continuing to reassure the students this is just one step in them reaching their ultimate goal. Reassurance that they can be successful in the course which will then lead to them reaching their ultimate goal.
It is important to develop a rapport with the students to know their name and have them connect with other classmates. That sense of community will help them be successful in the course.
Comment on Justin Markle's post: I agree, that is one part I didn't know from before. It would make them feel like they know you somehow.
The 3 "M"s, Modeling, managing & motivation!
Getting to know your students and establishing rapport can help to facilitate a more comfortable learning enviroment.
Teachers have an important role in creating a sense of familiarization with the student to create a better learning environment
I'm going to be sure to start each lesson with enthusiasm, getting to know students, provide complete course objectives and end with a recap and getting students prepared and excited for the next lesson.
I really liked the index cards idea where you are able to connect with each student. I have seen in the past how students appreciate when a teacher relates what they are teaching to real-world experience.
Helping students understand the learning journey is important on making them feel comfortable with your class.
Share something about you.
This module gives a good information to help an instructor to lead well the class in the first day of the semester. It is given a clear picture about the first day teaching scenarios. In the first module of my class, I always publish an introduction discussion that is used to interact students with others and with me too.
Introductions helps to build a team in the classroom environment.
It is important to learn and greet every student, and let them know about yourself so they feel comfortable in class
Knowing the student's name and creating name tents are a great way to remember their names.
