Hi Felicia,
Awesome! A quiz is certainly a great way to grab students attention.
Patricia Scales
Hi Jeremy,
Super! I am happy to hear that you are active when it comes to sharing the syllabus with your students. Althought they are adults and should take it upon themselves to read the syllabus, most of them would not read it, if we left it up to them.
Patricia Scales
I always make due dates for assignments and test dates very clear. They are posted well in advance. Verbal reminders are also given along the way. Students who feel prepared are much more confident.
I follow my syllabus, elaborate on each requirment and quiz them daily to make sure each category with in the course is retained for future midterm and finals.
I read aloud the syllabus with the entire class of students and have them read aloud portions as well.
Hi Aaron,
These are words that are sure to get students excitement level up!
Patricia Scales
Hi Karen,
Awesome job! I too have a PowerPoint for each course I teach to share with students the PURPOSE of the course and the BENEFITS of the course!
Patricia Scales
Hi Dan,
I love this saying, and as an educator this is exactly what we do. We prepare our students for tomorrow.
Patricia Scales
Hi KEVIN,
I agree! Clarity is a must!
Patricia Scales
I use these words when talking with students about course objectives! Here they are; questioning, organizing, connecting reflecting and adapting. I give examples of how the previos words set the stage for what type of learning will occure on that day. This seems to create excitement about the many different ways the will learn
I make sure my syllabus is clear, concise, with assignment and subsequent due dates, all spelled out so there is no confusion.
I also show a powerpoint that reiterates WIIFM (so the students know why this is important stuff) and we have a discussion on what experience people have had with similar learnings....
I believe the most important item would be a clear and direct syllabus.
Here's something I quip from time to time, as needed:
"I cannot PREDICT your future, but I CAN help you PREPARE for it - no matter what comes!"
Hi Eddy,
AWESOME! Great tactics to ensure your students know exactly what is going on!!!
Patricia Scales
Hi Deborah,
You do a fabulous job of making course requirements clear! Clarity is key!
Patricia Scales
I give the students a calendar of events that include homework assignments and due dates. This information is also stated in the course syllabus which is highlighted for easy understanding and later recall.
I just want to say, I am a new instructor and have been taking much advice from my Mentor. How valuable other instructors' experiences are.
The first day I pass out a syllabus that outlines what will be done (Chapters, quizzes, tests etc) in the class each day. Also stated on the syllabus was my contact information and onsequences of missed tests and quizzes. In addition, what percentage the students must have to pass the course. I also make it a point to "make my point" by writing it again on the board.
In addition the students are reminded that the rules they were informed of in their student handbook applies to my class as well.
Then I always ask, "Does anyone have any questions?".
At the beginning of each class use the whiteboard to list the components that will be covered that day.
Read it to the class. After break remind them where they are in the list.
Before they leave make sure they understand what homework there is to be done for the next class.
Hi Carol,
You do a great job with making course requirements clear. I love how you remind your students of deadlines.
Patricia Scales
I read the requirements, objectives and grading scale with the students and reiterate the importance of knowing the requirements to their success. I remind them as we go along of their deadlines for projects due by writing the information on the board along with their homework.
