Plan ahead and be prepared. You dont want to be rushing as stundents walk in. It makes you look unprepared.
Jotting down notes helps to keep you Organized for the first day.
Reply to Jane Baik's post:and it helps to have a note in hand for all those works
Reply to Laura Kohl's post: I usually come early too
The module has valuable tips. I made a chck list for the first session of each module I instruct
like be detailed before the start about additional requirements, ethod of evaluation, dadlines,...
Reply to Michael Taylor's post:It s a great way to break the ice too. Ask the name and know a bit aboit each student
There are other schools of thought on the nature of the syllabus. Sometimes less is preferable to more. For example, there are better places for an exhaustive calendar of all assignments and project. And many course policies will already be school-wide policies that will be available elsewhere.
Having a checklist helps to make sure the goals of the class for the day are achieved and minimizes the disruptiveness of distractions.
improtance of objectives and syllabus in promoting good learning.
Setting goals over and above the objectives seems to make sense. The objectives are more technically-minded while the goals are what the students will care about in terms of starting their career.
Preparation and preparedness are key to setting up a successful learning environment. Being as detailed as possible with clear definitions and expectations, will set everyone, including the instructor, up for sucess and leaves little room for misunderstandings. Development of a good syllabus sets the tone for the class and I appreacited how it was compared to a contract between instructor and student. That is what holds all party accountable and breeds a common ground for learning.
To effectively transfer knowledge as intended requres adeqate preparation. In addition, it is important to come to work early to ensure that all everything is in place and that you're able to interact with the students prior to the start of class to ease some of the tension.
Preplanning is the key to success, as every class will be diffrent knowing that classes skill level along with golas of the class (Destination) will allow you to tailor objectives for the success of the students (Map to the Destination)
Always be prepared to teach in class. Mastery of the subject matter is essential and important. It gains Trust and Respect from the students.
Arriving early, and having the necessary tools required for that class avaialbe at the start of class.
The importance of a well outlined syllabus with expectations laid out for the students.
Planning and preparing as much ahead of time as possible. I liked the example of being in the classroom early, to greet the students, so that when lecture starts the first interaction with all of the students is not "lecturing them"; some have had you personally engaged them.
Checklist and notebook. I always forget them and they are an important tool.
Without a good instructional plan, you and your students will not be getting the full potential from the course.
The key is preparation, i.e. supplies, classroom, yourself, audiovisuals, etc. Be early, be organized, and show them you are human too! I like the analogies of Roadmap, blueprints, foundations,etc.
As an instructor and a representative of your organization, there is an expectation that you will be well-versed in the subject matter to be taught and will conduct yourself as a professional at all times. In addition to this, taking the time to prepare for classes, rehearsing if necessary, and arriving a few minutes early will undoubtedly pay dividends during your execution.
