Hi Jeffrey,
What are the ways that you share this information with your students?
Thanks.
Gary
I like to give as many specifics as possible, so they're not wondering about how they'll be graded, etc.
Hi Blanche,
Spoken like a true educator. The key is the fact that you are educating individuals in their career area. They should want to receive the best instruction and be dedicated to the acquirement of the maximum knowledge possible. This is not always the case as we all know but to expect anything less is to reduce our own professionalism. Keep up the good work and great attitude.
Gary
Hi Jill,
So simple, so forthright, so effective. This approach ensures that the students know the expectations, requirements and policies of the course. This helps the course to move forward without excessive confusion and concern on the part of students.
Gary
a hand out of the policies and procedures, being read out loud, question and answer period and the students signature required, to show that they have received, read and thoroughly understood all of the contents of the policies.
My technique is very simple, they are adults I expect an adult atmosphere with a little fun, I love to instruct and share my experiences past and present, the student loves it when you are some what HUMAN with a little strictness.My expections are a little high with understanding.There is (O) tolerence for not trying to at all! I give 100% and I expect the same in return. After all the real world is much rougher than I could ever be.
As simple as it sounds it is best to simply state what your expectations are. You just come right out and say "My expectations are..."
That way it is perfectly cear and you can always remind the students that you told them on the first day that was one of your expectations.
I pass out a syllabus and a schedule on the first day of class. I give the students the expectations of the class and I let them know that I will provide them with what they will need to be successful in the class, but they must do their part...which is to attend class, take notes, read text, study, participate and attend tutoring if need be.
From the first day of class the students know what to expect in my classroom. If there is conflict as to the cirriculum or class room rules we can refer back to the addendum or syllabus
Ask them to sign the syllabus, indicating that they have read and understand the expectations for the course. For each class, provide the students with a list of learning objectives for that class, so they can sift out the important things from all the rest.
Smile while making your point.
Do you continue that strategy from the beginning then throughout the course?
Provide in depth descriptions of all activities.
I have student demonstrate the learned techniques.
All great points Debra! What mechanisms do you use thoughout the course to remind students about policies, syllabus details and class expectations?
When first meeting students I try to be professional yet personable to create some degree of a comfort level. I also cover the policies and expectations on the syllabus thoroughly in the first meeting so that they are very aware of these and expectations of the class.
You need to make your expectations clear from the first day of class. Your syllabus should clearly state how grades will be determined in the course, including the weight given to different aspects of class performance. This will enable students to plan how to devote their energy and attention over the course of the semester. For example, if you consider a final research paper to be the best reflection of what your students have learned in the course, be sure that it amounts to a significant percentage of the overall grade. Additionally, assign a value to such things as class participation and attendance that you consider important as well.
I give them a written expectations in the LIST format on the 1st day of their clinical rotation.
Also encourage students to ask questions regarding any unclear topics.
Discuss the syllabus, including requirements that are appropriate for them to have mastered by the time they graduate and are ready to enter the workforce.
syllabus and open discussion
Hi Robert,
I like the way you prepare and then execute the class. You are demonstrating professional behavior and skill on every level. This way your students can see a model of someone in their field from which they can take much knowledge. Keep up the good work.
Gary
