It is important to get to know your students especially knowing their names. It is also important to allow your students to know who you are and that you are a human being not just an instructor.
Learn each students name and create an environment where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions.
I learned that is important to learn the student's names and to go over course objectives. It is also important to let students know a lit bit of your background and to know some information about your students to make a connection.
The first class is very important and sets the stage for you as an instructor. It is very important for the students to see you as organized and professional.
It is important to create a positive first impression on the first day of the class, break the ice, set clear expectations, and have an effective communication with students.
Comment on Dena Brown's post: I agree. Making that connection, either through shared academic interests or a common hobby can help students find us relatable and approachable. Anytime we can make those connections early so students feel comfortable asking questions or approaching us with concerns, it can be beneficial when we get to challenging material later in the course.
Class introductions allow for the students to get to know each other, for you as the instructor to begin to get to know them as well as for the students to learn about the instructor. It serves as an ice breaker and helps alleviate first day nervousness.
Its very interesting when I think I know how to begin a course, but then find out there are so many ways to do things, the information is very valuable!
It is important that in the beginning of the course that as the instructor you introduce yourself so that students can understand who you are and develop a sense of similarity with themselves. It is essential for students to understand who their instructor is that way they can open up freely to express their thoughts throughout the semester. This will allow students to alleviate any nervous energy or concerns.
My take away from this mod was that when you teach it should have the top 3 aspects to make a real impact on your student. I intend on making sure I know the information well enough, before each class.
First impression is everything! Show your students that you are interested in who they are! Set a warm and welcoming atmosphere :)
It is beneficial to be straight forward to give the students a sense of where they're going and how they'll get there , introducing yourself to the class and the class to each other so they feel they are not a bunch of strangers sitting in a class.
Getting to know your students as well as giving them an insight into who you are will help everyone feel more comfortable.
First impressions are crucial. So first day try to deflate the nervousness of you and your student by getting to know each other and having them feel comfortable with the course criteria they are about to take to achieve the goals set.
Introductions, learning the names...setting up the environment, very important!
By making the class more relaxing and comfortable, the first day of class can set the students expectations for how the course will progress. Personal introductions and ice breakers are recommended the first day.
That I need to really learn the students names and I’ll have a lot to cover the first day of class.
I like the ideal of having students write their names on a card which is folded into a tent and placed in from to them; along with creating a seating chart to assist me in learning each student's name.
Its important to know each student name and also consider doing a ice breaker to open the students up
How important it is to introduce yourself as the instructor which sets the tone for the class. Also having the students introduce themselves to you and each other- breaks the ice and meet the others outside their "group".
