New Students
I find it to be a very easy transition when new students enter into my classroom. Yes there are nervous feelings and some jitters but I am a people person and I have always been able to relate to people of many different walks of life. One thing do is give my new students a "Welcome to my Class" gift and that breaks the ice immediately. Throughout the years I've noticed that little acts of selflessness will carry any person a long way not just myself, I also am standing at the door to greet my students when they walk in and i also provide them with info to contact me after school hours.
Stuart,
This is something that instructors need to think about as they do their instructional planning. A supportive and comfortable learning environment goes a long way in helping students to become a part of the learning process.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
In addition, the classroom environment and "culture" are critical. If the setting is positive, other students will voluntarily assist a newcomer, even inviting the new student to be part of a team or study group.
Laquenta,
It is the little things that add up to student success. Knowing you care and that you are there to support them if they are willing to do the work goes a long way in keeping a student engaged in the learning process.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
