Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Hi Navinthran,
Good way to help students to capture a vision of their futures. They need to be able to see how what they are studying will impact on their careers and their lives.
Gary

Geneveva Cruz

I teach English so on the first day I offer a interesting writing assignment. I pair the students up and they have 15 mins. to interview their partner and then 30 mins. to write a biography about their partner. They then introduce their partners to the class and turn in their biography for a free 100.

Wook Kang CHEP

The first class is always the best class. It is a reminder of the challenges as well as the possibilities in which how they will succeed in school as well as in the class. from that point, every class will be and will help students what they need to know and how to get to the point where they need to be.

Frank DELPIZZO CHEP

Remembering names is essential to establishing rapport with students.

Rob Lafrentz

Knowing names is important as it makes the students feel that they are more than just a number -

Elisha Terre

I totally agree. I have the students write their names on tent cards to set in front of them for the first day of class. I make it my business to learn their names before the second class. I also believe its not only important to know their names, but to use them too. I always greet my students by name, even if its just walking by them in the hallway. "Hi John", etc. Makes them feel important to add that personal touch!

Lyndi Smith

I find it helpful for the first week when I talk with a student they are to give me their name first then answer questions. Its very helpful!

Jose Campos

As an instructor showing you care and respect for your students goes a long way it sort of sets the tone for the course. By learning their names on the first day it goes a long way but it also sets them at ease about the course.