Setting the Stage for Success | Origin: ED104
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Class Management Strategies--> Setting the Stage for Success
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Making sure that I am open and honest with the students is important to build rapport with them but also making sure that I am engaging so they feel comfortable.
I learned the importance of the syllabus and ensuring the students have a clear understanding of the time commitments, due dates, and overall objectives to be covered. I will ensure to go over all my syllabi and ensure it is comprehensive enough to be used as a reference.
WIIFM? I think being more intentional about sharing the rationale behind each piece of course content and how it applies to their career path will help increase student engagement.
Also, I think recognizing the different student functions--cognitive, social, and psychomotor--will help me as I plan how to deliver course content.
I have learned that reminding students about upcoming assignments will help students to remember and turn assignments in on time.
Effective communication helps to reduce the stress and improves confidenced.
This module reinforce that managing a class isn't about control, but creating a safe, engaging space where students can grow academically and personally. Establish routines, consistent procedures, and a respectful learning environment helps prevent behavior issues before they arise.
It is important to set up reminders for the upcoming tests and assignments, so that there is enough time for the students to get prepared. Making sure icebreakers are initiated at the beginning of a class foe comfortable enviornment for the students.
I enjoyed the tips on making your syllabus better. I plan on upgrading mine to colored paper and alternating fonts.
What I have learned is that having the student work as a team will help them become more successful in my class.
I have written down in my personal notebook with my ideas
W.I.I.F.M
I find this to be a very good thing to remember- and I will be including it in my planning.
To create teamwork building and a learning space that will help lesson anxiety.
I will review the syllabus as well as the late assignment expectations. Reviewing these items will set my students up for success in my classroom.
Being concise, structured, and thorough in the syllabus with the information provided and exemplifying the pertinent points with colors or boxes I think is a good idea to really reinforce where the students focus needs to be in the course work.
Making sure that students understand the syllabus and are really reading to know due dates, test dates, etc. Most of what was in this module was for college students....
Established a clear and structured approach to help students stay on track. It's important that the students understand the "course" of this class. Providing both a verbal explanation and a written calendar gives students multiple ways to absorb the information and refer back to it as needed. This kind of transparency not only helps them plan ahead but also reinforces personal responsibility.
I learned about the importance of setting expectations and sticking to them, as to help the students feel less anxious about the new material and to keep the class on track with the course material.
I liked the section about late work and expectations. We just have to be sure our expectations are in line with the school expectations. Regardless of our beliefs, our practices need to be in line with board policy or we're just pissing in the wind.
Comment on Jan Bennett's post: It sounds like you’ve established a clear and structured approach to help students stay on track, which is so important, especially at the start of a course when expectations can feel overwhelming. Providing both a verbal explanation and a written calendar gives students multiple ways to absorb the information and refer back to it as needed. This kind of transparency not only helps them plan ahead but also reinforces personal responsibility.
I like the different color paper and different fonts for the syllabus!
