In this first module "Setting the Stage for Success," I've learned effective ways to set clear expectations, to structure my class sessions, and manage assignments. The second part of the question was how do I intend to apply these strategies? And the fact is that I'm applying all of these strategies already. I don't mean to say that these are easy, or common sense, because it took me awhile to figure them out on my own, but these are all techniques that I have been applying in the classroom daily for at least the last six years or so, and I learned them by trial and error.
Nonetheless, they are effective strategies that I will continue to apply. I call them my "what, where, why rules." Meaning at the beginning of the module, with each new topic, and at the start of class every day, I strive to succinctly make sure the students know a concise summary of WHAT we are learning today/this topic/this module. WHERE are we trying to get by the end of the class/subject/module (managing expectations), and WHY is this should matter to them (the WIIFM rule they talked about).
This is great stuff. I have never heard it codified, it's just been a part of my self-taught teaching tool belt. But it's very nice to hear that what I've been doing is what is also recommended. Thank you! :)
