Reviewing this course has reconnected the importance of a the syllabus and the overall detailed introduction to the course, ready-ness and engagement. Encouraging the student to buy into their training, creating value for the student
I plan to incorporate Ice breakers and discuss clear expectations for assignments and grading
Making sure students know the policies of late assignments and thoroughly going over the syllabus while highlighting all the course materials. I also like the idea of "ice breakers" which I will work on implementing with new classes.
I plan to do more ice breakers. I think putting them in groups and collaborating about an assignment will help them learn the material more.
Clear and concise communication regarding the syllabus, class policies, and setting expectations is crucial in student success.
Communication and clarity seem to be keys for a successful start to a class. Making sure the students know the expectations is vital.
Student management combined with classroom management becomes educational management and is key to motivating and encouraging students. It is vital for instructors to blend and balance being an SME (Subject Matter Expert) with being an IDE (Instructional Delivery Expert).
I learned the importance of getting the class to work together by starting team or group activities
I learned the importance of having an icebreaker and incorporating teamwork into the class.
I learned that cognitive, socially interactive, and psychomotor elements can help create an engaging course.
I learned a simple group activity as an icebreaker will help students work together and settle in the course
Have the students engage in "ice breakers" that encourage teamwork.
I really appreciated the short videos of instructors sharing their methods for engagement with learners. I especially liked the idea of taking a few minutes after class to make notes about what did and did not work and adjusting accordingly the next time. I also like the idea of allowing students to feel that it is safe to share even if they have limited subject matter expertise.
Helping students understand that there are policies in place in the classroom gives them the tools that they need to be successful not only in school but in preparing for their career endeavors. Structure allows everyone to be proactive and build positive relationships.
One of the things that I learned was that using a color-coded pencil to separate items in a lesson plan will help keep things in order. Another thing i learned was that by having a guest speaker will keep the students more engaged.
What I have learned is that, make the syllabus easy to understand and find color code it for them. When your going to be discussing a new topic put the class in groups and have the students discuss what they already know before the lecture starts.
being able to engage with the students in a way that teaches them and gages where there are at as far as "take away" what they learned and expanding from there. highlighting major parts of the lesson that pertain to areas down the road.
Engaging with the class is key for a successful course. Having your sylbus ready and being prompt.
Always take the time to prepare for class and ensure you have a syllabus with due date ready.
Engaging student is the key to having a successful classroom. Best practice in my opinion is to be prepared before class.
