I've learned quite a bit in this planning and preparation module. The biggest take away is a famous quote that says proper planning prevents poor performance. Aside from those first-day jitters, instructors should be prepared prior to the class start time with clearly defined instructional objectives and a lesson plan that reflects the syllabus. The syllabus is an informal contract between the instructor and the student that informs the students of what they can expect from the instructor and the course; as well as what is expected of them. Just as important to student matriculation as the objectives, is the learning environment, which should be comfortable and inviting.
