Carefully and methodically go over requirements at the first class. Highlight at the second class. (Some students always miss the first class.) Then I always put today's objectives and assignments on the whiteboard PLUS those for the next class so they always know where we are going. All this with a Lesson Plan handout very two weeks.
Hi Daniel,
The syllabus needs to really be emphasized to students so that they fully understand the importance of the it.
Patricia
Hi Carrie,
Super list! Whenver students understand the "why" they are sold. Students need to know how the course applies to the real world.
Patricia
During the first class, we dedicate 20% of the class time to begin the process of understanding the course requirements. Each subsequent class we dedicate a smaller percentage of class time to review the course requirements. Through each class we practice the principle of review, repeat, remind. Throughout the course, students begin to demonstrate increased levels of accountability for following the course requirements without attempting to twist the information to their own interpretation to begin manipulation. Furthermore, the students that have "bought in" to the requirements become an teacher advocate when other "defiant" students attempt to twist the information.
Hi Jamie,
Guidelines should be written very precisely. They should not be any gray areas to cause confusion.
Patricia
Very clear written guideline. I always have extra copies handy for students.
To make course requirements clear to my students, I provide a detailed syllabus which includes the topics and sections in the textbook which will be covered along with a detailed description and schedule of assignments and tests along with their due dates. I review this syllabus in the first class and then I re-review it periodically during the term as key due dates are approaching.
1) Stating a clear course objective in the syllabus handed out on the first day of class.
2) Discussing the importance and relevance of course requirements as they relate to the class, and to the real working world - offer the "why," or the rationale behind the requirements.
prepare course syllabus to meet all criteria. it must have informationa and deadlines to submit the student work along with the dates. informationa bout late work and grading proceedures are clearly listed.
on 1s5 day the course syllabus is handed to the student and explained to all students.
answer the student questions ro clear the doubts.
repeatedly the deadlines are mentiomed in the cklass and written on board as a reminder. students are encouraged to express any inabilituy to meet deadline with an justifiable reason and a new deadline is established for h the student with mutual understanding.
grade are regularly shown to the studenta nd discyusss their progress and hold their focus on the established goals with view on thier career prospects
The first day of class I go over in detail all that they will be expected to know. I read those things from the handouts required and I also write other things on the board. I be sure to ask if there are questions, comments or concerns.
I go over the course syllabus with the class in which I have highlighted and detailed the requirements for the course which emphasizes the due dates of assignments and a schedule of tests.
I made it clear the syllabus on very first day of my class and time to time go over with this syllabus and what is expected from that class.
My first hour of a new class is reviewing syllabus and school policy. All of their homwork assignments are also listed and broken down day by day. I like to stress to them my personal expectations of them as well. It is vital that they are always acting in a professional manner, as they will have great responsibility in the field working with patients. Their attendance is crucial because missing one day can put them behind in class discussions and clinical procedures we do daily in the practical lab.
Barbara,
I take a similiar approach to the course requriements for the classes I teach. Reviewing the syllabus the first day of class is great way to make sure the class is aware of the assignments, due dates, projects, etc. This is a perfect time to clarify all points with the students.
I have found my classes to enjoy weekly email reminders about upcoming assignment due dates. It can be a bit more work for me but then they have no reason to miss a deadline. If a deadline is missed I have documentation for appropriate grading. :)
Hello Stephanie,
Students want to hear more than just do this assignment. Every assignment should have a purpose! When students see that they can benefit, they are more likely to do the assignment.
Patricia
I like to go over with the students the assignments I will have them do throughout the course. I talk a little bit about what I expect and why I want them to do the assignment. What I think they will "get from it".
Hi Tina,
Calendars work beautifully! I use this tactic, but I have the students print their own calendar from Word and fill in the dates. Students need to take some responsibility here.
Patricia
I also like the idea of a calendar. I do put the due dates on my syllabus. Still every term I hear well I lost it or I didn't look it over. I write the objectives on the board every week and review what is going to be due ahead of time. But this is not going to help the students who just do not come to class.
Hi Linda,
Students get it whenever they fully understand how the course is applicable to what they will be doing once they graduate.
Patricia
Hi Sherry,
I like the idea of the orientation. Students love seeing examples of work. Examples add great clarity so that the student gains a better understanding.
Patricia
