While creating my syllabus I will include information such as grading rubrics, grading categories, course description and a breakdown of the course. I will also incorporate colors and symbols into my syllabus to keep student attention to read it thoroughly and not skim over.
Explain to the students the basis for evaluation and explain course procedures. Set expectations for missed and late assignments
I am new to instructing but I feel like I have laid out these expectations with work and so fourth. I definitely saw how to engage students to know exactly what the session offers and what they are required to do. I love organization so I hope the students I do have will enjoy how I like things front and center.
Using the syllabus you can clearly lay out due dates and expectations for the course. team building helps break the ice on the first day of class.
I have learned that it is important that the students know what is expected of them in class. Additionally I need to always have an ice breaker. The ice breaker will allow students to learn about teamwork.
I want to facilitate the students to be able to have conversation and challenge their own selves and even challenge me so I can further explain and engage them in my experiences I can share
I have learned some very interesting things so far. I like the "what's in it for me?" idea. It will take extra time on my part to incorporate this into each class. I understand the importance of the syllabus, but I like the comment of uses boxes and color and font to draw attention to important points. I like the paper airplane exercise to use at the beginning of the year. I loved the Harvard instructors' comments about how she gets someone talking and directs them and continues until they feel like they are smart and encouraged to speak even when they do not all of the answers. I would love to be able to do that in my classes. The man from Harvard also gave excellent points that I have not heard before. I want to emphasize the difference between expectations and rules.
I too remember asking the same questions and getting good answers.
It is important to hold a solid line for adult learners to hand in work on time. Highlighting the fact that they are training for real world workforces. It is also important to ensure no one can say they are not aware of due dates.
I was off a little bit so this made me look at things a little differently about highlighting syllabus and perhaps adding teamwork to each class.
Set clear expectations and standards for students. Lead by example. Keep content interesting and engaging. Allow students to work together on class assignments.
It's very important that students know what to expect from a class before it starts. This is where your syllabus comes in handy. I want to make sure that each student understands the different types of assignments, my expectations, and can share any concerns they might have.
Ive learned that clarity is the key so outlining the rules and expectations clearly in the syllabus plus going over it with them is the key.
Set standards for missed assignments. Note that a 10% variable of missed assignments, however, will not always be from the same students.
It is important to engage adult learners early and often. They like pertinent material to their specific trade.
Students need a reason to learn and they are motivated by personalizing content to career goals. Keep open lines of communication and set the expectations.
I go over the syllabus the first day of class as well as having the student introduce themselves to the instructor and to the rest of the class. I also try and make the class fun, with the understanding that the rules need to be followed.
Great session. Keeping the students engaged throughout the class by various activities and allowing them to share their own experiences will enhance their learning experience. Setting deadlines on assignment submissions will help the students be on track.
I like the concept of the reflection on each lesson taught. What was expected versus what actually happened.
I learned that it is important to get to know your students. And it is important to for the students to get to know one another. It is also important for the students to feel that their teacher cares about them.
