I like the idea of a more interactive/group process for the icebreaker. Also, the importance of reminders of due dates.
On day one I explain the syllabus and review the calendar, expected due dates, and penalties for late assignments. I then place reminders in announcements as well as assignment reminders so they cannot use the excuse they didn't know when it was due.
I have learned a great deal from this module. I like the idea of spicing up your syllabus for the students to make it more interesting. I think it is very important that we, as educators, lay down the framework and expectations of the class. Set rules early and be consistent.
The discussion of course requirements and expectations is critical on the first day and within the syllabus. Students need to know how to meet course requirements and expectations which can help them be successful in your course.
By review and orienting the students to the syllabus, calendar and class expectation, help alleviate anxiety and sets the environment for success. Create a class that is open to learning and working together from day one which allows awareness of their value to the class.
I learned the importance of setting the standard for times assignments are due.
Setting standards and defining goals are best practices.
The expectation of the classroom should mimic the environment in which they will be working in. What is expected of the student in a classroom will be the same as an employee. Policies and procedures, deadlines, teamwork, professional attitude, all of which I would give examples from my personal experience in this field.
I like the information on ice breakers. I am always looking for new ways to help the class feel ready to learn.
I think a printed syllabus with clear expectations and standards will be key for my classes.
I learned the importance of groupworks and ice breakers during classes. Also, one thing that I have learned is that when students share to the class, it is the educator's responsibility to make the students feel that it is okay to share without expertise and as teachers, we have to work with them to make them sound better and better. In this way, everyone will be encouraged to share and speak.
It's important to establish that this is no longer high school and the rules are more guided to a real life experience. The syllabus is a contract that can help guide the students into getting out of the habbit of what high school taught them vs what we are trying to teach for getting them ready.
What I enjoyed most about this module was hearing the Harvard teacher discuss helping students feel smarter when they speak in class. She emphasized that this strategy makes students want to participate more and feel more confident about what they are learning. I also appreciated how important it is to help student buy into what they are learning and emphasizing the why when starting the class, so students have the motivation to learn.
The way you start the class is of the utmost importance. It allows for students to understand the expectations placed upon them, which in many instances differ from what they dealt with in high school.
Engage everyone in the classroom to work together and to lay it all out on the first day.
Touching base with each individual student is important. Letting them know that I am genuinely interested in their success is a key part of making sure they do succeed.
Always give them an outline of the course, remind them on due dates constantly.Also create avenues for them to interact and deal with students in a personal level to get them where they are suppose to be with other students.
Good ideas on some ice breakers.
meeting and understanding students are key factors comfortable students learn better in my opinion i like to individually explain to each student how things operate from grading attendance any overall the expectations they will be held to also let them know the good outcomes of hard precise work
i have learned different techniques to keep students involved
