Arriving Early
A few years ago my college instituted a policy that on the first day of class the instructor needs to arrive no less than 15 minutes early. I have found that this is a great tool in connecting with students. Those 15 minutes prior to class helps me to prepare as an instructor and lets the students know that I am interested in them. I have also found that just listening to the conversations the students have with each other during those few minutes lets you know what is going on with other courses or even personal situations. If a group of students is stressed about a project they have due in another class, it helps me to know their mood and possibly adjust my plan according to their stress level. I may add in some extra discussion or other activity because if I just lecture, they're not going to focus on my content, but fixate on the other project they have due and not get the material I'm covering.
the students have with each other during those few minutes lets you know what is going on with other courses or even personal situations. If a group of students is
A few years ago my college instituted a policy that on the first day of class the instructor needs to arrive no less than 15 minutes early. I have found that this is a great tool in connecting with students. Those 15 minutes prior to class helps me to prepare as an instructor and lets the students know that I am interested in them. I have also found that just listening to the conversations the students have with each other during those few minutes lets you know what is going on with other courses or even personal situations. If a group of students is stressed about a project they have due in another class, it helps me to know their mood and possibly adjust my plan according to their stress level. I may add in some extra discussion or other activity because if I just lecture, they're not going to focus on my content, but fixate on the other project they have due and not get the material I'm covering.
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Yes, arriving early and also being ready to tend to the students' questions before class is a good start!
I try to always give myself at least one hour to arrive before class time. Not only does this allow me to make sure my chef uniform is pressed, but I can brew my tea and make sure all supplies and equipment is ready. By then I'm usually full awake:)
I always arrive early for my class and make special care to be 15 min early for the first day of class to welcome student in and make small talk about the course, Most of the student are at ease by the time class starts.
Arriving early has always been the best policy. When I was the student, I noticed that I connected better with the instructors that were early to class. There was always an opportunity to clarify something that I didn't understand or to hear another perspective when the instructor addressed another student. Once becoming an instructor, I have found that being available for my students before scheduled classes allowed for better participation during classes. The students have appeared to be more attentive to the subject matter.
very important due to made you thing tactics and made yours students responsables with assiagments
