Althea,
This is what the human factor in teaching should be about. You are showing your students you value them and their participation in the course. When you see them years later and can still relate to them and the information they shared back in class you are bringing the human factor to play at an even higher level.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
This really does make a difference! I also always ask the students to share why they have enrolled in the program and where they see themselves in 2-5 years. Students are always amazed to meet me long after they have left my class and find that I remember their names and the personal information they shared during these introductions. This helps me connect with my students and enables me to better "meet them where they are."
Inesa,
Fun way to get their attention and get them focused on you. Getting to know student names is a challenge for most of us but the rewards are great due to the respect that develops when our students know we care enough to get to know their names.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I agree one hundred percent. I still joke that it takes me 17 weeks to learn their names ( the semester is only 15 weeks). It takes several seconds for them to get it, and then there is a first laugh during my first meeting with them.
Kristin,
It really does. It shows your students how much respect you have for them as individuals and this forms the foundation for two way respect.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
