The methods or techniques that I use to make sure the students understand what I expect of them is by going through the syllabus thouroughly and by encouraging the student to ask question. In doing so it enable the students to clearly understand the course description
It is part of my powerpoint that is covered on the first day of class. I go uver the rules for my class and the school
I have found that if you find out what the students expect from from you and the class first and them let them know what your expectation are. that makes it more like commuication and expectations all in one and you will have more of there attention and it will sound less like rules and more like expectations
The syllabus is a good place to start. Even though the school provides one, I make sure it is current and includes everything that I will be doing. Also, I make it very clear one the first day what the testing, homework and projects schedule will be, along with a reminder of the school's attendence and make up policy. I am very concise about deadlines, make-ups, attendence etc...and I suggest that if not in the syllabus they write these policies down so they do not forget. I have found if you give them and inch they want to take a mile, so I make very few exceptions for late assignments. Once I set this tone on the first day, I have very few problems.
I stress the importance of being on time to get the specific instructions of the day. The quiz grading procedures are covered. The level of proficiency required for lab tasks completion is given. All students follow with their syllabus, as I indicate the details. As the explanation is made, I ask them how they should organize their study according to the expectations. I then reinforce & approve the suggestions, or offer an alternate solution.
I use the obvious question and answer method! I pass out the syllabus and the assignment details. In the assignment criteria/details, I tell them to think of it as a recipe and the final product has to ahve all the ingredients. Al;ong with that, I hand out the grading criteria, whcih is broken down into content, organization and mechanics.
Then I ask if there are any questions!
I verbally communicate what the grading standards are,as well as the daily lessons'goals and what should be realized from each.
I make them write out a calendar for the three week phase,so that they know what will occur and when.I also discuss with them on a daily basis what the daily activities will be,as well as putting those on the board.I review what is happening tomorrow at the end of the class.I let them know what the grading standards are ,as well as the consequences,if they haven't prepared.
Hi Julie,
Good way to start a class. This way the students will know is expected and can prepare mentally for is going to come over the next few weeks.
Gary
yes to all that, but i don't like to go into much detail i leave that for the day the lesson is to be taught
When first meeting a class, I like to get to know each class member briefly by having them inroduce themselves and find out what their expectations are for the class. Then we go over the syllabus, sentence-by-sentence. I clarify each assignment and expectation for each assignment and ask for questions and feedback. I encourage class discussion and participation in assignments and also encourage them to contact me at any time(within a specified time frame) for clarification.
On the first day I hand out a well defined syllabus with explanations.
And cover Goals and objectives of the course and
an over view of skills they will be able to walk out of the class with.
On the day of the lab a more detailed explanation is given.
I also belive that a studant must take ownership of a skill. so I practise standing back after handing over a skill. A learner learns by doing.
I use- Written Word,Auditory,Visualization and Tactile to get my point across.
My students are given a course calendar with all pertinent information on the first day of class. I then review with them all expectations for them regarding class and lab participation that is expected, and review school policies in regards to behavior. A complete overview of the course is also given to them at this time.
list the objectives of the corse.
My first day starts with an explanation of my experience, the course, and my expectations for the students.
Overall, I communicate expectations through the course syllabus. Each course will have a set goals and objectives to help students understand what I expect of them.
i tell them directly what i expect from them and what they can expect from me. i tell them i will give them all they came for and a whole lot more!!i expect them to be here , do what is required and ask questions if they dont understand...ther are no stupid questions and in fact, no stupid people, ther are however some people that are uneducated in certain things so we are all together in this.
Cover the topics that will be covered in this course and each day put on white board what will be covered that day. To insure that the student understands what the expectations are for the course I will give a test over what was covered, this will be a multiple choose type questions. I will then have the students change answer sheets and grade them.
I always give handouts at the start of the class and then discuss the flow of the class and what is expected during the time the students are in the class. All tests, assignments, lab tasks, and tests are clearly outlined on the first day. Then each day of class I have the topic of the day on the board and if there is a test or a quiz.
On the first day, I go over the syllabus and task sheet step by step, explaining the procedures, and telling them the results I am expecting from them
