Great knowledge on how to start the course in proper way.
My key takeaways were how to make the students comfortable and create and environment for learning and expression of ideas.
It is important to learn more about my current cohort.
I have learned that it's important to give the students time to acclimate to a new classroom environment, and the best way to do this is through getting to know them and giving them an opportunity to get to know each other better.
Introduce yourself with background information of experience and what brought you to teaching.
The importance of introduction.
Ways of having introductions.
Also enjoyed the video on the 3 levels of learning. Head - Heart - Gut
It's important to build a rapport and get to know something about your students on the first day of class.
I need an ice breaker and a way to start learning student names
I have learned that an important strategy to help students acclimate to their new environment is to greet them at the beginning of the course.
Setting expectations on the first day is important.
It's important to inform the students about your expertise and experience as well as to know theirs.
An introduction of both the professor and the students is important to establish relationship and comfort.
The importance of having a flow to class that start with introductions and ends with an understanding of what to expect from the class.
Create activities and group activities for students to get to know each other.
Introducing yourself and sharing your career experiences to your students is a way to start building that rapport with you students.
I learned that it is important to introduce yourself and your experiences. Have students introduce themselves and something personable like their hobbies. Get to know your students and let them know you are there for them making them feel comfortable with coming to you if they are struggling in the subject.
Class introduction is important for establishing a positive learning environment: The class introduction sets the tone for the course and helps create a positive and welcoming learning environment. It provides an opportunity to establish rapport and build a sense of community among students and between the instructor and students.
Students need a sense of comfort that they will be able to reach their goals and attain a certain license/certificate. It is important to make a good first impression on students so they are confident that you can help them achieve their goals. As well as letting them know you are human and creating a connection with the students, such as remembering their names.
The importance of first impressions and interactions as well as clear expectations from students from the begining.
