I like to incorporate assignments that required the student to team up and accomplish tasks. I feel like this helps the student because they can get help from their peers and feel more comfortable in the classroom.
Interesting lesson in motivation and expectations for a course.
Be available to your students
I can be a very "by-the-book" individual in my personal life, and I look forward to implementing this into my class structure. I think in most relationships I've encountered (and now going into my teacher-student relationship I will be starting), laying out clear expectations keeps everyone on the same page, and everyone held accountable... which is turn creates a level of respect in relationships when people can satisfy those expectations.
An ice breaker is always a good idea, it helps relieve anxiety and open up the pathway for teamwork. I also spend alot of time educating my nursing students on why it is important to develop their skills and how those skills will help them in the future.
Pertaining to sending the syllabus with the calendar of activities two weeks before the start of the semester helps a lot with my students to what the deadlines for each assignment. Reminding the students of the late policy of the college reduces the arguments from the students.
I think it's very important to set expectations and how you will deal with non-compliance. Also like to point out that employers are not going to accept poor performance, or poor punctuality.
I like to use ice breakers to introduce the class to myself and the whole class. Covering the syllabus in class is important so that all questions can be answered, and expectations are put into place.
Giving the students the clear expectations and rationale behind them can increase their awareness in following the rules to be successful.
the syllabus and outline of a course is very important to communicate and have documentation on first day of class and throughout entire curriculum as this will set the tone of how you manage a class. Emphasizing the importance of handing in assignments on time, deadlines and course participation prepares the student of what lies ahead and pre-sets success for the students. remind students of what real world expectations are in the career they are striving for and what these expectations actually look like in the real workforce.
Be clear and concise both verbally and in writing of all expectations. Be creative in how you present information and get student involvement in groups as well as individual learning. Make learning new things interesting and fun. Provide surveys for students to fill out regarding a teacher feedback.
It is important to set clear expectations of the class and deadlines and what will be acceptable in the syllabus
I often model my classroom and it rules to that of the work place. Granted I work within a prison. Setting rules and clear expectations is crucial to any classroom and students development into the adulthood and work place.
Ive learned that expectations need to be set up at the beginning of the course. I need to obtain a better Late Assignment policy, bc it has been a problem for my students in the past.
I also realize that I need to explain to the students the reason for all the information that I am teaching them. That way they will know "Whats In it For Me."
I took away that it's very important to ensure your students understand what it will take to be successful in the course from day one. Also multiple reminders for assignment due dates in the course syllabus and in class to minimize late assignments.
Do an ice breaker for students
I have learned that you can be an expert in delivery of information by your own professional experience and engaging students in the learning process. I learned that there is a lot of questions as to Why we learn something. Adult learners need to know why so they can address their reason behind learning certain subjects. I learned there are 3 areas of learning as well, cognitive, social, and psychomotor. This was really helpful for me to learn as a new instructor
Good information to truly be engaged with your students, and also be approachable were they feel like they can ask you about anything they maybe struggling with.
Great module!!! It shared the importance of sharing a syllabus with students on the first day of class. It acts as a great reference for students as it relates to policies, requirements and the course.
