I have learned the importance of setting expectations on day 1 of class, along with providing them with multiples reminders of assignments. This will set them up for success in the course, as long as my part is done with presentation of material and finding way to engage them in the teaching of the material.
I like learning about how to set up your class for success at the beginning with the syllabus.
I think it is key to engage the students from the start. Once you have there focus and attention, they realize the effectiveness of ones teaching strategies. That in its self will push them to enjoy your class and they will see that learning can actually can be fun at times. Yes there will be " boring " times but we all have to endure that at some point in life. I also believe it will gain respect for the instructor and students together.
Including the student's perspective is key to keeping them engage. It starts with the syllabus and keeping them informed on expectations throughout the process.
I will make a clear and concise syllabus for students to understand as well as explain when assignments are due and post a calendar for all due dates.
The most important take away from this section was the importance of setting the first day and viewing it from the student's prepective. WIIFM.
I already use the WIIFM model but plan to be more intentional about it when not only introducing the syllabus but also new course content.
Ice breakers captures attention, making students curios and excited about the topic. Students may feel nervous about participating, especially in technical subjects. Its also a way to have a fun in the class room.
I learned to set goals and expectations clearly at the beginning. I learned some insight on setting up my syllabus and how to review this on the first day. I love a good icebreaker game during the first few days of class to get students comfortable with working with one another.
What I learned from this module is be very clear with expectations and objectives from the beginning. Your syllabus should be thorough and include all of the course requirements, expectations including grades and dress code as well as what we will be doing in the course of this class. Students must function within three categories of learning including, cognitive, social and psychomotor.
Set Goals and expectations right up front, Put the work schedule into the calender and be clear about deadlines post deadlines on the board and remind students throughout about deadlines. Take notes as to what works and what doesnt and make changes based off of that.
My biggest takeaways from this course is 'WIIFM' i.e. clearly giving reason of the content in students' career and life.
I've learned creating syllabus in great detail helps elimination of fears and concerns about the course at hand. I really like that you can put in content of skills learned, assignments, test ect. for students to have it in front of them from the start.
I learned that a syllabus is very important and is necessary for students. By creating a detailed syllabus to provide to the students will help them gain the knowledge for what is needed to complete the course successfully.
Typically, I don't spend a lot of time on the syllabus. I can see now how restructuring it and making it more student friendly will improve the first week or so of class.
Most of the useful information I needed, when I've been the student. is structure of course, objectives and assessment. Have to keep that in mind when I'm the instructor now. I think I need to do better at managing due dates on work that I assign and found useful tools in this course. Thanks.
I learned that I am a SME and have Quite a bit to learn in order to become an IDE! I will revamp my course syllabus to show from a student's respective what will be required of them as well as timelines. I liked the idea of team formations using the paper airplanes! Teaching them that working together can Improve their skills on the first day is a great idea.
Students become motivated about starting a new course when they see that their course requirements are being personalized to their future careers.
A syllabus is the key for students to understand when each and every assignment is due.
expectations and due dates clearly written out for daily, weekly and end of session assignments, sets everyone up for success
