Get Your Students Hired
The main objective on the first day of class is to establish a professional type of rapport to your new clients.Introducing yourself must include years of services in the field,pride of telling them successful students in the field who were sitted in the same classroom,a promise not to stress their heart and body but still being able to learn what is expected of them,and giving them ideas how to get and maintain good grades and excellent awards in every module.
When students introduce themselves,I stand close to them, exercise my sense of humor like associating their names withcelebrities,comparing their current jobs to their future job with funny differencies. As soon as I sense they are feeling at home and relax then I start with the grading system and school policies.Thanks to the other ideas presented in this topic,it's worth trying.
John,
You are laying a foundational base to help motivate your students in relation to the upcoming course. This gets them excited about what they are going to learn during the session.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Introducing your self and where you have obtained your knowledge from, and why you are here. Find a way to grab each students attention as to what they are gaining from the rest of the course, Try to make the students feel welcome and exited about the adventure that they are going to be on. Ask the students what they wish to gain from this course and how they are going to use this for their future.
Jenelle,
A shared laugh goes a long way in setting the tone for the upcoming class. I am a bit fan and user of humor as well for the reason you state.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I like to start my class with humor, it lightens the mood and gives insight to my students that the course is going to be enjoyable
Romeo,
Good way to start a new class. You are helping the students to get settled in and understanding how they can be successful in the course. This sets the stage for a positive and engaging class plus the students have fun while doing the introductions.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.