Having an ice breaker that might be relevant to living situations or areas they live. I work in a High School and yes we must give students multiple chances for late work so that is almost a given at most high schools. I will put a reduction in the grade or try to have makeup work done after or before school out of regular class. I try to use coaches and parents as must as possible to help motivate students about deadlines and write on the board the week's goals and grades and put all grades in by the end of the week. I personally need to do a better job of making my syllabus more accurate as they are in college and next school year I will not have parents sign them anymore. I will take a day in the first week going over it and at that time all students will sign it.
SYLLABUS IS VERY IMPORTANT AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS
I HAVE LEARNED THAT SETTING EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR STUDENTS AHEAD OF TIME WILL PROVIDE THEM WITH ADEQUETE NOTICE OF THE MATERIAL, BEHAVIOR, AND RULES TO BE EXPECTED FROM THEM. I WILL APPLY ICE BRAKERS AS A FUN FORM OF INTRODUCING TEACHER AND STUDENTS IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES.
There are good points on this module that keeps your students engage in class. Also there is good ice brakers that help you ease the class in to knowing each other and get them to sstar talking to one another.
I've learned that the syllabus can be a strength or weakness to classroom leadership. From a student perspective, I've seen the syllabus be utilize as a self learning method where it's the students responsibility to review the syllabus. Unfortunately, the previous approach only considers one style of learning. I appreciate the focus on key bullet points of the syllabus by using different font or bolded fonts to get key messages accross to the students.
Getting students involved, helping them to work through an ideal or solution. Guiding is important.
The first day, the Syllabus day, is a very important day to establish a good, healthy, strong bond (onset of a journey) with the students. Also, I like the idea of having ice-breaker exercies. I am so glad to know about how students own the expectations part of the course and how we help them visualize them. Being firm is important too!
Making the class structure to where students feel a personal investment towards their career is a great way to generate interest in a class. Also breaking the ice helps with initial anxiety.
I appreciate the encouragement to remain firm with rules and expectations. Especially in regards to turning in late assignments.
I want to utilize more ice breakers to help the class get to know one another and get to know me.
Provide team builders for motivation and to get to know each other. Set boundaries from the beginning with grading and late assignments. Always make notes about what is worked well in the class and failures with lesson plans for future classes.
ice breakers
assignment due reminders
missed assignment expectations, penalties, etc
Be a role model and provide reminders about upcoming due dates, etc
I always enjoy icebreakers because it allows me to get to know my class (and helps me remember names). I have a better understanding of what needs to be outlined clearly in the syllabus to support student success and limit any confusion.
I've learned to set standards review the syllabus and make sure students know what is required of them and what expectations I have from the students.
Letting the students know the instructor's expectations and when to draw the line in the sand.
Setting clear expectations at the beginning of the course sets the tone for the entire school year.
It is important to have a good syllabus l,to avoid any miscommunication.
I like to try to get to know my students on the first day of class. I usually ask them to tell the class something about themselves. If time permits we may do an activity.
It is very important students understand grading system. They need to know what assignments are weighted heavily so they understand what they need to focus their time on. Also professionals are expected to complete projects/work within expected time frames. Students need to understand this professional behavior is expected of class work. They need to develop good work behaviors.
