Make sure your expectations are clear and written down.
The college scenarios aren't really going to be something I can do as I do not have time between my classes to debrief. I can think things over at a later time and work out issues, but it may be delayed.
Be clear on rules and expectations
Setting expectations lets the students know how the class will progress and what roles will be expected of them
Policies and procedures . What is in it for me . Motivators for learning . Syllabus, what is covered in class content. Icebreakers , important to relax class environment
Be sure to inform students on the front end of your class structure and expectations so they can know if your course is the right place for them and you as an instructor is the right person for them; the syllabus is a GREAT way of doing that. Also highlighting the non-negotiables such-as grading, attendance policies, cheating and plagiarism, and even something like group work can allow a student to know what they are in for.
I learned that creating a team ice breaker would help students come out of their shells and be more interactive in class and will build team building skills needing to be used in the medical field or any field at all.
Ice breaker with paper planes sounds like a real fun activity, I am going to try to implement it.
syllabus preparation is provides the best first impression for student success
I think one of the most important strategies for classroom management is several things that were mentioned in the text prior. I definitely believe in going over the syllabus thoroughly and have more often than not caught myself saying "it's in the syllabus" when asked a specific question about the course. I also believe that it is really important to set clear expectations from the beginning and let students know what to expect, and even when to expect things that may be more fun. This will promote a version of "buy in" that the text was discussing earlier.
It is always good to have an ice breaker. I like the paper airplane idea. It is always good to have methods to introduce new concepts in a unique way. It keeps the students engaged about what is coming next.
students want to know WIIFM(what's in it for me) also it is important to make expectations clear
Clear due dates clear start and finish of the class
Ice breaker are the point to start a new class
Clear presentation point of the class, ice breakers, syllabus discussion and clarification. Clear set point for grading
I learned strategies to grasp and hold the student's attention in the syllabus and not bore them with un-needed information.
Give the students something to look forward to and have them be engaged. Share stories, etc.
Set up your expectations at the beginning of the class and work with students to meet the expections. With regards to assignments, remind stundents constantly so you don't have any surprises at the end.
I have learned that it is very important to break expectations down into smaller sections for students to be able to process and understand. Students appreciate knowing what is expected of them.
I will take the first two days of class to do ice breakers, go over classroom expectations and the syllabus. THis will help me learn their particular learning styles, will help them get to know each other and will make sure they understand what is expected of them. I will also continue to mention these things throughout the semester as a reminder.
