be clear and direct when setting expectations
Lerned ideas on how to incentivise students to get their work in on time.
setting multiple reminders for due dates. Set the missed assignment standards. There will always be a 10% variable of missed assignments and not always from the same students.
Clear expectations and clear reminders of due dates protect the instructore but also provide important information for the student
The best way to learn something is repetition. While I know this, I was not using this knowledge to teach. This reminded me that expectations, requirements, due dates, and late policies should be listed in more places than just the syllabus. While this is important to make sure everyone is on the same page, this section helped me to understand that, explaining these things on the first day and making sure the information stays in front of the student will help to relieve concerns about starting a new class.
Set the tone from the beginning to foster success for your STUDENTS and yourself. Providing Clear and concise information throughout the learning process.
I have learned that setting expectations in the beginning helps to reduce anxiety and clarifies any "muddy" points for the students. When students know what is expected of them, they have less stress about the unknowns of a course.
One of the most important things I learned is that you must set some sort of expectations for the students so they can be prepared for classes. Some classes require more discussion topics and other classes are skill-dependent. Allowing students the chance to reflect and critically think about the course creates more interest in the topics covered. I love using ice breakers and games to make the class more interesting.
Setting a president early on is crucial to respect between both student and instructor
I once had a math teacher who entered the room on roller blades wearing a helmet, ready to play hockey. He immediately captured everyone's attention. He threw a hockey puck into the forum not aiming at anyone and then discussed the probabilities of that puck reaching a certain distance... then he went on to teach ... the class remained engaged wondering what else he would do... he did stuff like this every class... he was the best teacher I have ever had!
I've been applying most of these strategies in my 12 years of teaching adult healthcare students.
One thing I liked was to give a 3 second pause after asking a question, in order to encourage students to think carefully, and also to prevent the very active students from jumping immediately to answer.
Another point was to make the student sound better when answering a question, until they get it.. That's really good.
I appreciate the tip to set due dates for students
It is important for students in career college settings to buy in to the concept that their ability to function cohesively as part of a group is a skill that is necessary to their success in the world of work. It therefor is stressed as a component of their successful completion of the course.
I have learned that having a nice introduction with the students acts as an ice breaker. I like to use ice breakers in my class too. I have each new student stand up and say thier name and tell why they want to become a Medical Assistant. I have also learned that it is a good idea to read the syllabus out loud , tell the student what my expectation are and what we be doing this my class.
This has been very useful information, I am a new to the teaching and taking this class will help to become a better teacher.
Be clear on the expectations. Put them in writing and also communicate them frequently.
Good points it helps me sharpen the skills I already have as a teacher. Good to be reminded of. this information
I have some main take aways from this:
- Ask the students what is their reason to learn?
- Convey that even the CSV, CIS, MAC classes have information that they will learn and that will help them in their careers. WIFM what's in in for me at every stage. And I need to start including more ice breakers in these classes
- 10% of students will turn in late work. This has helped provide some verbiage to clarify the acceptance of late work from students.
- To ask myself more questions afterwards as to what worked ans what did not.
Reply to Shelley Freshman's post: This is Brilliant!!!!
thanks for sharing
