I have noticed most of these first day practices in place at my institution. I know I am bad with remembering names and will work on new things to be stronger in this area.
Get to know your students as individuals - create genuine connections
Greet at the door; introduce self and give a brief overview of your experience; have them do the same to get to know one another. Set guidelines, goals, and discuss objectives.
Meeting people where they are sometimes is key to being able to reach them in lecture. How you learned when you were in school might not work for the individuals sitting in front of you today. I have learned to try and humble myself and understand that we all have to start somewhere. This is just the beginning for them. Everyone learns differently.
The biggest takeaway from this module was to answer any questions that students might have in regard to the class. It is important that students are not confused about the course. I also believe that students need to feel known so, learning their names is one way of making them feel seen!
Setting expectations to your class lays a great foundation for success
learned how to mentally and physically prepare for first day of class and how to get yourself ready for the class by creating a syllabus
It's a good idea to learn each students name, nicknames, preferred name, and preferred pronouns. It is also beneficial to tell the students my information as well. Another way to help with the memorization of names is to use cards to have "name tents" and to arrange the seats alphabetically
By connecting with the students on the first day, they will have a greater comfort level with the class.
The first day should set the tone for the class. Help make the student feel comfortable. Using students' names shows them you are taking the time to learn more about them.
Make standards for students and hold them to those standards.
The idea about the index card was a great one to get to know your students names and a little bit about them rather than just having them verbally do it.
Definitely getting to know the students individually including their goals
I’ve learned, preparation is key no matter what.
Learning the students name shows that you care about them. It gives a sense of respect for them.
Everything you do on the first day, how you're dressed, how you introduce yourself, how you interact with your students, even how you present the course syllabus, sets the tone of the class.
name tents sound like a very great thing
First day of class is the time when the instructor and students learn about each other. It is important that the students know the expertise of the instructor, also see the human part of their professor. The activity of students introducing themselves allows not only students know about each other, but also the instructor learn their names.
Ice breaking session with the introduction of self and the students.
I need to be prepared and not let them feel like strangers. We're all human.
Preparation for the first day in class is important to show students your dedication to not only to the course but the students as well. Learning their names as soon as possible will go a long way in helping the students relax and begin focusing in learning the material.
