Set class expecations at t6he beginning.
After every clas take 20 minutes and write down what you thought(planned) would happen and compare to what actually hapened.
I loved the "Put the golden rule principle into effect in your class". This is something I believe we question ourselves about time and time again. Are we giving enough grace? Do we need to lower the benchmark? These are questions we all ask making sure we are advocating for student success? However, as advocates, we must not lower our standards of excellence.
The syllabus needs to be clear and expectations need to be set up front to set to tone of the course.
Setting the expectation of missing/late work early on and frequently to help set students up for success.
Students need to function within 3 areas of learning; Cognitive, Social and psychomotor.
I think it's important to get along with your students and build a good relationship with them so that they feel comfortable with you no matter age or experience in the field. That their success, is your success.
I found it very useful to learn that ice breakers and games help to ease anxiety and promote collaboration. I also learned the importance of having a syllubus with detail information on the course so students are informed of what is expected from them.
The information regarding the syllabus and how a complete thorough syllabus is a roadmap to success with clear guidelines and timelines that will help all students stay on track and know what is expected, when , and why. Also the flexibility of being the sole arbiter of any unforseen issue I valuable to remember. Fair and Firm.
I learned I should take notes after class to figure out what worked and what did not work. Keep the items that I feel worked and improve on what did not.
the importance of setting the expectations, deadlines and what will happen if they are not met and reminding about them . Also the importance of letting them know what is in it for them and how it is differant from high school.
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Create group assignments. Allow for sharing without experience. Students needs to function Cognitivily, Socially, Pyschpmotor
It is important to give the students a calendar of due dates in the syllabus and give reminders.
Since being a new instructor it is hard not to feel bad for some students not having time to do their work and not being able to hand it in on time because of their family problems. I have to remember they are the ones who signed up for the class and they should take responsibility for their actions.
I will devise clear and concise instructions regarding assignments and due dates. I will set up reminders for students. I will ensure that I have an open dialogue with each and every student and that they feel at ease coming to me with any questions. I will maintain an open door policy.
Have a complete and detailed class syllabus and provide in detail the important highlights of the course. Teamwork is a good strategy to relax students and break the ice.
I have always hated ice breakers because they want me to talk about myself. This article shows that ice breakers don't have to be like that, they can just be used as a way to get students to work together, and get to know more about the class.
Policies and expectations as well as assignment reminders are helpful to students and you as an instructor.
I found the information about late assignments to be helpful. A clear policy stated in the syllabus and reminders will help the student get assignments in on time.
When presenting to the students it is very important to lay out a friendly professional atmosphere. Get a feel for who the students are and at the same time setting the benchmarks needed for every phase of the class. Syllabus and deadlines are the framework of the subject. We the educator fill the content in along the way.
I was impressed with the Harvard professor meeting their student with an answer and prompting them with questions to go further along with the discussion and learning experience. It also engaged the student to become a part and feel more successful. A very positive strategy!
