meeting the class for the 1st time
I believe there is more technique involved here than the 'proverbial right way and wrong way'. there are many personal attributes that should guide a instructors check list for his 1st meeting; personality, experience, train of thought and message you want the students to leave with.
The module suggests there is a right sequence and an obviously an incorrect sequence in how to welcome and take charge of your class. Personally I would not use this sequence and would amend to accomodate what I think flows best and what it is the last thing I want the students to take away with them..
I agree the module is comprehensive in what should happen during the first class and also the instructor should be flexible in the order in which they happen
I feel that you should use the first class mtg to let the students get to know a little about you and for you to get to know something about them as wellad for them to get to know ea other. It also a time when you go over course outline and the expectations as an instructor and student expectations. It is important for the instructor to have expectations as well as the student for the instuctor. The expectation for the instructor is to provide a interactive and effective learning environment and maintain order
Hi James,
The intent of the module is to offer a starting point not a strict list of what has to be followed. You are right about the need to be flexible in terms of an approach because you have to find what works for you. That is when you are going to be the most effective.
I wish you much success in your teaching.
Gary
