Taking time to learn how to pronounce students names and brief overview of subject being taught.
Its important for instructors to learn their students name because your students will feel more valued if you are able to address all of them by name.
Being relatable to your students will always be a plus in the classroom. I believe have open discussion relieves nervousness and anxiety in the classroom.
Personalization and getting to know students benefits both you and them. It will make you more appraochable and enable you to get to know your students better to better help them later.
On the first day of class the students should be greeted for their comfort. They must have a proper syllabus explaining course goals and expectations. It is essential to inspire students with encouragement. Try to open a dialogue with a simple pre-test about their goals.
Tell something about yourself and get to know your students.
Introduction and setting the learning environment including expectations
Be prepared on the first day an prepare your students with good information on what they will be learning and what is expected of them.
Convey enthusiasm for the field/subject
It is important for you to get to know your students and it will make class more comfortable and enjoyable.
How you end a class on the first day of instruction is important. It allows for students to have some comfort in their abilities to pass the course.
introductions are important for both the instructor and students to relate in experience and background
Meet students at the classroom door when they arrive. Get to know their names
First day of class I had students pair up into twos and interview(get to know) each other and then present each other to the class. Great Ice breaker.
Using the first class as a way to get to know showing about the students. Shows you are invested and care.
It is important to know each of your student's name in the class.
It is important to introduce yourself and have students introduce themselves. Lay out clear expectations and goals for the course
Learning student names and how to pronounce them is very important to keeping the students engaged and involved.
Getting a feel of the classroom, breaking the nervousness and understanding that each student is different in their own way is important.
