This unit was very informative on the importance of being prepared. Preparation helps set the tone for the class.
I'll totaly be referencing the syllabus elements. I've adjusted mine each semester, and everyone's style and fields are so different its difficult to cobble a functional yet unique syllabus. This is a nice, general approach that will help me refine my own syllabi.
Prep for the class, have an agenda, and discuss the agenda and expectations up front, answer questions to clarify agenda.
Spend time beforehand making sure that you are fully prepared. Have a checklist with you to make sure that you don't miss any important information. Have a notepad with you so that you can jot down things that need to be taken care of later as they arise in the moment. This will keep you from struggling to remember everything later.
arrive early to prepare for class. hold students accountable
The syllabus needs to be very detailed and is a contract between student and instructor. get to class before students, learn thier names and keep a check list of what needs to be covered during class.
Preparation before class and also giving students appropriate guidlines and objectives.
Preparation before class and also giving students appropriate guidlines and objectives.
I had already been using a checklist for my first day of class, but thinking about this further helped me realize I should create one of these for each day as each group moves at a different pace and perhaps need emphasis on specific ideas.
Using a checklist is the most helpful thing an instructor can do to help ease the first-class nerves.
Coming to work early before students show up gives me the time and silence needed to go over the lesson, pending actions, emails, and my to do list for the day.
preparation includes development of a syllabus and course outline. Students must know what is expected of them and of the instructor and course.
Know your material. It's okay to be nervous when first meeting your students, as a seasoned teacher or brand new. Preparation will be evident to your students.
Being prepared, knowing the syllabus, objectives, methods of assesment are important. Objectives must be clear and precise so students know what they have to study.
Creating a checklist to utlize during lectures to ensure all the relevant information is discussed with students. And ensuring the syllabus contains all the details of the course, especially the objectives.
Preparation is key to a successful teaching environment. Supplies, space, temperature, etc, meet the most basic of needs (Maslow's Hierarchy) and from there the students can focus on their learning experiences. The syllabus is a very important document. It not only sets the structure of the class for the students but defines the rules, explains the different learning environments, and sets goals and expectations.
Getting to class early to make sure everything is set up, looks good, and that you set a positive tone for the classroom before the students even arrive, is key to starting out on the right foot.
Be clear on goals. Planning is important.
I learned that getting to class early and prepared is key to ensuring proper teaching. Having a notepad on hand will help me keep track of any issues or things to remember.
It is important to have a check list with you on the first day of class to cover all of the important topics that need to be discussed.
