Setting the Stage for Success | Origin: ED104
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Class Management Strategies--> Setting the Stage for Success
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Reply to Shelley Freshman's post: This is Brilliant!!!!
thanks for sharing
I have learned that being clear and upfront of students expectations in the beginning can eliminate confusion as well as nervousness when starting a course. It is also a good idea to learn what the students expectations are of myself as an instructor. Very good course information presented here.
P.Proctor CRHD, MHA
It reinforced my use of icebreakers.
Team assignments are good at bonding the class. I also like to encourage a "Team" mentality at all times.
I am encouraged by the reminders in this session. The students nedd reassuring and validation for essiential growth.
Ice-breakers help to realease tension and anxiety at the beginning of the course. Creation of the chat with due date and times for entire semester is one of the effective startegies facilitating academic integrity.
I think for me what is important is when discussing the syllabus, you have to set the expectations at the same time. And then when presenting the lessons, the instructor needs to remember they have to teach material the way the student needs to learn it- not the way the instructor was taught how to teach it. I find more often than not, the instructor teaches material how they learned it- which doesnt always work for all methedologies of learners.
I disagree with incentivising for the students. They are adults and we dont give them "aalowance" for completing chores. What needs to happen is the student has to be shown how their hard work and effort will impact their current and future success- that should be the incentive. If we set the expectation of- do your work and you can get extra things- that sets them up for failure. It should be Do what you're supposed to do, when you are supposed to do it, and if you need extra time or assistance, then ask.
Teachers should be setting students up for success, teaching so that every student gets it how they need it, and mentor/advise/coach how to be better.
I AM ALWAYS OPEN MINDED BUT STRICT WITH DUE DATES EXPECTATIONS ARE LAYED OUT DAY 1
I haven't really had my first class as of yet, but I do have a funny, Read everything before you do anything test to give them. I have been co-teaching to start.
I like the idea of using an ice breaker as part of your class introduction. It helps students to engage and start to feel comfortable in the classroom setting. It also, depending on the type of activity you do, gives you a chance to get to know your students better on a personal level.
What's in it for me whas a great section. Thinking from the students perspective and giving clearity by giving examples of how this information is relevant to the field will keep the students engaged. Also the late assignments section was a big issue from the high school level and laying out the expectations and missing/late work policy is big. Sticking to this policy is just as important.
Ice breaking is something I usally do not have a problem with it is commonly said that I havent met a stranger. I really just like knowing the room I am in, however the paper plane example gave me empowerment to apply that to a group. Also while helping me create a healthly rivalry, which encourges one to move in mind, attitude, and body for healthy blood flow. I loved it.
The value of analyzing the day is undeniable. I think more time looking at what worked and what didn't each day would be benifecial.
very good things to choose from
i like the ideas that mrs falcon has put.
have talked about due dates for the week .
use the ice breaker ideas already. but glad others want to use it.
Ice Breakers for starting a new Mod is very useful information since there are different types of people in the class you have to break the ice and make the students feel they are in a comfortable enviroment. Also to set deadlines on requirements and expectations on whiteboard to serve as reminders although verbally letting them know also post it on whiteboard so they can see.
