First Day Checklist
Every start of a new module or a term (usually every 5 weeks), our faculty has a "Script" and "first day check off list".
We go through the academic policies as well review the course syllabus.
Although redundant, we feel that this is necessary with the kind of population and the level of our students in our institution.
Firstday check list is very important because that establishes the policy of the class and the instructor.Learning the names of students and calling them by names from the second day is realy a plus point forany instructor. But Ican learn all the names only by the second week.
I plan to use the 3x5 card technique as a method of learning a little about each of my students while learning their names. What a great idea and ice breaker.
I believe it is extremely important to learn the students name during the first two classes, and also to call their name correctly. It shows kind of respect to the students, and that makes the students to think they are valuable.
I like the ideas contained here to learn the students names. I have been using similiar techniques with great success. I also agree it is important to learn their names as well as their interests.
I also belive some structured layout of the course should be done on the first day. I also see many different types of students and believe this structure helps set the tone for the course.
A first day checklist is extremely important. Every student is then on the same page as the instructor in regards to what will be taught, deadlines of assignments, tests and rules and regulations that need to be followed.
