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A first impression

A first impression can only be done the first time. It goes hand to hand with prepared and organized for class.

Planning

It is very important to always be prepared. Our students will know when we are prepared and organized.

Order of Topics

How important is it to follow the order provided in this module?

first class

To ensure the instructor and students learn each others expectations I ask students to write me a note sharing about themselves and what they expect from the course. The success is proven in the motivation of students and helps me meet all expectations.

planning ideas

As an instructor what models do you use that help you prepare and plan?

providing resources to students

As an instructor I strive to provide resources that are high tech and high touch to students. High tech meaning sharing the latest and best websites and internet resources.High touch meaning the best places to network to find the perfect job after graduation. Please share any resources that have helped you or your students.

The Importance of the First Day Impression

The tone for the entire course gets set from the first impression an instructor makes in the classroom. If the levels of professionalism, concern for the students, passion for the material, and a comfortable learning environment aren't obvious to the students, then it will take considerable effort to establish or re-build those later.

i spend at least 30 a day with the students that have learning disablity

i always do one on one with my learning challenge students

student organization helps the student learn

eye contact

I think that eye contact with each student shows confident in yourself as you float around the room geiving your lecture

enjoy

The fist day of scholl, is like the first impression of meeting someone.Have a good attitude ,open mind, and smile :)

Learning Styles

I try my best to incorporate at least three different learning styles each class period.

First Day Games

I like to play the game "One Truth, Two Falses" in order for students to get to know each other and for the instructor to get to know the students better.

Textbooks

I like to read through each activity in the textbook before deciding for certian on which ones I would like ot utilize in class.

How to introduce yourself?

Should I provide just educational/ technical skills of myself or is it appropriate to mention any personal traits as well?

Instructional Methods

I teach in the English Department and I have found that games and activities used when teaching grammar is much more effective than other traditional methods.

New class, New Delivery

Change is constant. So in order to make a topic interesting and relevant to students. Change the delivery and try to accomadate most learning styles.

I was a nervous wreck

The first time I had to stand in front of an audience and have them judge me from head to toe.

Having objectives changed my delivery

This is my first time teaching at a university level. I am now familiar with establishing objectives prior to each class.