clear instructions and expectations
Thank you for making a note of how important it is to set a clear field of expectations and what the class is to be about. That will really help to engage students and make a good first impression.
Nicole,
This is such an important part of starting off a new course. This way the students can get settled in and feeling comfortable in the class setting and start focusing on what the expectations of the course are going to be. You are right about the rumors that circulate in a school. About 90% of them are inaccurate but that doesn't stop them from spreading about the course.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I feel this is important, too, because sometimes new students will think they know already what a course is really about, or are anxious about what they might have heard of the course. Being approachable in answering any questions they may have once I have stated my expectations usually gets me off on the right foot.
