I've learned it is vital to connect with students during our first classroom interaction. While all names and particulars may not be remembered, students will value the effort you put into the first interaction.
Be at the door with a smile and friendly greeting, use their names as much as possible, (help yourself remember and) its showing interest in them and showing your human and there for them
Students need buy in from teacher/instructor for them to buy in PLAN, PLAN, PLAN, then MODEL, MANAGE, MOTIVATE
The students may arrive with established roles within the cohort.
Unique ways to break the ice during first day of class when needing to present class syllabus and course overview and expectations.
Greet each student and learn their names early on. Have them write their name on a "tent" so that each person can associate the name with the face. When taking roll, ask the student how to pronounce their name and if they have a nickname. Plan to give a short introduction with information about yourself, then a short activity so that the students can get to know each other better.
Be positive introduce yourself and explain your achievements
Getting to know your students as individuals as well as allowing them to get to know you helps establish a relationship of trust and helps students to feel more comfortable with the instructor overall. Taking the time to greet each student as class begins and giving the them opportunities to seek support before or after class can improve their engagement and allow them to feel more comfortable coming forward for additional help.
It stood out to me that it's important for the students to get to know each other as well.
During the first class you should introduce yourself, let the students know who you are. It is a good idea to write your name on the board. Always model the 3 M's.
It is important to share your experience and background, be personable.
I really struggle with names - I have always had to pass back papers to learn my students' names. I like the name tent idea along with images of the students with their names below.
The importance of knowing the students, providing your experience and backgrounds, as well as expectations.
This module demonstrated the importance of the course expectations and how it will help students attain their goals. It also established the importance of connecting with students by introducing yourself, giving some of your background and showing your enthusiasm for teaching the course; letting the student know you care about them and their success.
It is very important to give your student a sense of comfortability. What I mean by comfort is that you want your student to be able to know their flow of their upcoming coursework, deadlines and being able to reach out when they need anything.
learn students name as soon as you can. set up group work. have students interact with one another
Introduce yourself, begin learning their names, and let them know what you will be doing in class.
If I do not cover everything on my list on the first day be sure to go over requirements, syllabus, and emergency procedures. On the next class session, start where I stopped on the check off list.
Introduction is imperative. In addition having activities to test their knowledge and getting to know them and each other
Create an outline for the first meeting to be sure you cover pertinent items.
Sharing something about yourself helps break down the barrier between yourself and the students which facilitates a better learning enviornment.
