Setting the Stage for Success | Origin: ED104
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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.
I learned about the icebreakers and found that very interesting and am going to incorporate that into my classes.
I have learned to lay out everything clear and concise and how to manage the classroom better. I plan to use it daily to be more effective.
Teamwork, syllabus making to better articulate points, and the airplane icebreaker are all things that I plan on implementing.
I learn a lot in this section. It was a very good reminders and tips as to how to prepare a competent syllabus and make it applicable and standout by using a btight color to encourage the students to use them. In psychomotor I learned that an activity like the airplane not only have the students to create individually, but it also had the student to eventually group and become a team.
I also was remind how to manage late and missed assignments, by creating deadlines and referring to the course calendar to help the students stay current in the class.
I plan to try the airplane icebreaker activity. Most of my icebreakers feel redundant and repetitive to their other classes.
Throughout this course on Class Management Strategies, I have learned how to effectively organize and manage an online learning environment by understanding course structures, expectations, and participation requirements. I developed skills to plan my study time, follow guidelines for successful course completion, and engage actively in discussions and activities. Additionally, I gained a clearer understanding of how to use available resources and support systems to enhance my learning experience, ensuring both academic success and continuous improvement in a virtual setting.
I've learned that although the students are adults they still need direction and due dates on assignments
following the syllabus is a must ... making sure to write down on a whiteboard what we will be covering for the day .
I will definitely start using the Icebreaker activities more often in my classes.
I usually briefly go through the syllabus and ask students to read it in detail with parents. Now I see the importance of going in depth of how they will be assessed throughout the semester to decrease the anxiety for the first test.
I have learned that it is good to create an activity to act as an ice breaker. As well as setting class expedition early and from day one.
Love, love, love the "Ice Breaker" definitely going to try this one!
One of the biggest things I’ve learned from this module is that student management goes far beyond just handling behavior, it’s really about managing the entire learning environment. That includes how the classroom is set up, how content is delivered, and how students are engaged from day one. I also learned the importance of balancing being a subject matter expert with becoming an instructional delivery expert. It’s not enough to know the content, you have to know how to break it down and present it in a way that connects with students.
Another key takeaway for me is the idea that students need a reason to learn. If they don’t see how the material connects to their future goals, they won’t fully invest. I liked the concept of being an “educational salesperson”. painting a picture for students so they can see themselves being successful and using the skills they are learning in real life. That really stood out to me because it ties directly into motivation and engagement.
I also learned how important structure and clarity are, especially when it comes to things like the syllabus, expectations, and deadlines. Students perform better when they clearly understand what is expected of them and how the course will run. At the same time, building teamwork, communication, and hands-on activities helps create a more engaging and collaborative environment.
Moving forward, I plan to apply these ideas by being more intentional in how I introduce my course, making expectations clear from the beginning, and connecting lessons to real-world applications. I also want to incorporate more interactive activities that build teamwork and keep students engaged. Overall, this module helped me see that effective teaching is about planning, communication, and creating an environment where students are motivated to succeed.
I set my expectations on day 1 in my class. In this module that is the correct way to do it. Since I teach a professional trade class, they need to be on time,in full uniform, have all assignments done on time, work as a team and in a professional way. If there are any issues I address it right away. I do find that yes there is 10% of students who would take the zero instead of taking a better grade.
Just how important it is to set expectations at the start of the class and use the syllabus as a means for delivering those expectations for class and assignments etc.
My take homes from this module was how important it is to set clear expectations from classroom managment to grades is essential for students to understand what is required for class. I learned that transparency is good for them to understand requirements for grades, assignments, and overall behavior. I likes the proposed policy of having 1 week to complete a late assignment. I don't do this now but I will be adding this to my classroom rules and syllabus.
I learned what an IDE was and how important it is to motivate your students to personalize the course contact to their career goals.
For me, setting expectations and requirements initially is important. Selling the material they will learn as valuable to their career was something I learned.
IDE, SME, and other terms I wasn't familiar with. Ways to organize class (introduce lessons, syllabus, etc...). I like the test pilot and car salesman analogy. It really allows student to visualize what, why, and how.
I've done this for many years, yet I STILL have discovered a couple of key ways in these opening "pages" for me to IMPROVE my own approach to overall classroom management--through something as seemingly "simple" as the Course Syllabus.
Way to go!!!
