Hi Barbara,
I like your approach. You have covered what must be covered but have done it in a way that keeps the students engaged and interested. Well done.
Gary
Dr. Meers,
One of the ways that I have presented the same information to repeating students (classroom policies, school policies regarding attendance, tutoring and so on is to open the discussion with the students.
It is challenging, almost in a juvenile way, to see who can remember the various items. Students are quick to add, "You are correct, but don't forget..."
It is a fun way to take away some of the boredom. It also serves as reinforcement that guidelines set out at the beginning of the program remain in effect until completion.
Consistency plays a major role in their accepting the guidelines as well.
Selena,
As mentioned in the Module, first impressions are what people remember whether it be an academic setting or social.
If an instructor, from the beginning, is prepared and sets the tone for the class, the students are taught by example (the best kind of teaching there is). This preparedness is evidenced by having a course syllabus/outline and lesson plan completed for the first day.
Organizational skills are critical; they are something that students will appreciate and come to expect.
Hi Selena,
Knowing the expectations of the course is a necessary requirement for all students. By doing it as you are it is out of the way and the students can then focus on moving forward with the course content. Have you thought about other ways you can present this information so it doesn't become boring to your repeat students?
Gary
