My methods are using power point for my lectures & demoes, help the student understand what is expected from them. And holding them to a time line when all porduct must be ready for the buffet.This will also help them in the real world of being a Good Chef.
Demonstration, Lecture, and lab work.
Hi James,
Right you are about letting students know the expectations and requirements for the course. This way there will be no surprises and student management will be much easier.
Gary
It is very important to let the students know what your expectation for them are. It is just as important to inform them of the expectations for yourself in concert with them during the course. Well defined expectations, along with a good course syllabus, brings about a good working environment that allows individual creativity. This enhances the learning process for the students.
Hi Paul,
This is a good plan for your students. It is easy for them to forget the end goal of their studies is to gain the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in their career area. Keep reminding them that the final outcome will be a way to shape their future.
Gary
Hi Paul,
Your roles as a model, manager and motivator will help you to meet the needs of your students. By being flexible you can make instructional changes as they are needed.
Gary
Itry not to put my students under to much stress but give weekly expectations to keep them focused for the end of the semester
I try to convey my professional attitude but also stress they are in a learning enviorment and mistakes WILL HAPPEN !!! This is all part of there education
Hi Steven,
Good idea using the "By the end of the day......" sheet to clearly illustrate what is going to happen that day and at the end of the day measuring what has happened. This way there is no mystery to what the expectations are for the course.
Gary
The first day students are handed an Instructor Info sheet with attendence, lateness, grading, dress, and behavior paarameters clearly established, with the appropriate consequences. All copies are signed and returned. Any questions on policy matters are clarified before we move on. At the beginning of each class a heading is placed so all students can see,"By the end of today I will be able to...." filled in with the days competency. Enables the students to visualize where they are going and is being expected of them for the days lesson.
Hi Ava,
After you have completed the walk through of the course requirements what have you found to be the question students ask most about the upcoming course?
Gary
Hi Christine,
Icebreakers are a great way to start a new class. What kinds of icebreakers do you use with your students?
Gary
I agree I cover the sylabus and each day I start with what I want to achieve that day
I use several methods to make sure that my students know what I expect of them at the first class meeting. This includes reviewing the syllabus completely, explaining the grading rubric and discussing the importance of regular attendance.
I agree, and also like to utilize interpersonal icebreakers for the first few classes to help the students get to know and be comfortable talking with each other.
Hi Christine,
I like your idea of using a game to get the class off to a good start. Students like to play games no matter what age they are. Games help the students to get to know each other and gets them engaged in talking and exchanging information.
Gary
Hi Jacqueline,
Good way to start a new class. You are giving them the required information plus showing them the expectations of the course. This way there are going to be no surprises for the students.
Gary
First I set the expectations when we read the syllabus together and I have them sign their contracts while asking them for current emails and numbers. As we go through the class I explain have them read their assignments (rubrics) first then I explain it so that they read all necessary data prior to asking the same questions repeatedly.
Some techniques that I use to make students aware of my expectations inlcude: arriving to class early, maintaining a professional tone and reviewing the syllabus and other materials in the first class meeting.
As with most instructors, I hand out a copy of the syllabus to each student and we discuss it in class as a whole-group, allowing for any questions to be answered along the way.
I have also taught a hybrid class in which I created a scavenger hunt with the syllabus in the online environment where they had to locate portions of the syllabus information and answer questions correctly to get clues to the next step. This method has been the most engaging - I am thinking of trying it in the residential environment as well.
