What I have learned from this course is to be very clear about what is expected from the students while the semester is session. I have learned that I need to make sure that students understand how they will be graded on assignments, make sure that they now what are the major goals and parts of the course, and also to make sure they understand the consequences for turning in homework and assignments late and how it affects their grade.
Being a role model and making myself available to students is essential for their success
My biggest take away so far is the activity where you use tools and math them to how they are used in the industry. Another take away is the icebreaker where you make the airplane and the top three people that go the distance becomes team captains. Grouping off the rest of the class to make their design fly like their successors, I think is a really great idea to get the class started and I will implement this upcoming semester.
I plan to enhance my syllabus with the information I have learned within this topic. Items such as reminders for due dates and a clearer definition regarding class expectations and accepted practices will be helpful to add. I also plan to define "wiifm" in every concept.
This course is great for new instructors. There is some great general knowledge that is necessary in order to be successful in teaching. For example, information is given on the syllabus, late assignments, and ways to captivate students. I will continue to utilize these throughout my teaching career.
Thank you!
Will use these guidelines to set the stage for the class.
Having a clear and concrete policy for late assignments to avoid confusion and post due dates in multiple locations to help ensure student awareness
The syllabus is the reference for your entire class and you ca easy avoid confusion by clearly outlining course obligations and due dates
I have learned that setting clear goals and expectations early on will ease the minds of students and faculty. Creating an environment where students can listen, learn, and walk away with a greater understanding of the course is essential to build success.
I will put more information in my syllabus and make it more appealing.
Students today always keep a WIIFM mindset. The challenge is keeping them focused on the content and keeping my expectations for them at a level appropriate for them .
Always be available for students questions.
It is important to be transparent and show examples of how you will grade assignments.
Always set due dates with reminders and stick to the policy laid out in the syllabus.
I have learned, as an up and coming educator, that it is very important to make a genuine connection with your students, and to help them connect with each other. I have learned that one way to do this is to introduce the Syllabus for the course on the first day and to go over it completely. The syllabus should include: Course goals, objectives, topics and policies. There needs to be a clear expectation of the students and how I can help them achieve this. It is important to allow each student to add input and ask questions so that they have a thorough understanding of what is expected of them and how they can achieve success in my course. Important dates need to be made clear to everyone so that no one has any excuse for missing these dates and turning in late assignments as well as the repercussions if a student does so. This is something that needs to be deterred before it gets started. I have learned that to help a student be successful in my class each student needs to function within 3 areas of learning and behavior and these are, cognitive, social, and psychomotor.
I learned that teamwork should be included in your syllabus.
Team collaboration is something that all students should use no matter what field they should enter
I learned to always focus on what's in it for the students. I learned the importance of a syllabus, how it dictates in many ways the students' experience of the course.
Getting to know our students and understanding each of their situations is important.
thanks for the information . It is good to know that ice breaker can work with this generation that is in class today . most are distracted by cell phones.
From this module, I learned how important it is to set clear expectations and create a positive classroom environment. The sections on requirements and expectations and handling late assignments gave me practical strategies to keep things organized.
I also found the focus on instructional delivery helpful for engaging different learning styles. Moving forward, I plan to create a detailed syllabus to outline what’s expected and develop better strategies for addressing late assignments.
