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| Preparing for the first day of class, I always revisit Lang’s four key things to set the right tone: curiosity, community, learning, and course expectations. This one-page newsletter gives a brief summary as well as a link to the more comprehensive article.
I am going to be particularly vigilant this semester not just for the first day but for the first two weeks. More than one faculty member has shared with me a shift in student behaviors, including being late to class, leaving during the middle of class, and other general disruptions that appear to be more frequent since COVID. While we may not like having these discussions, this Chronicle article suggests it might be worthwhile: “It’s Time to Start Teaching Your Students How to Be a Student.” Looking for a a day 1 activity to increase buy-in for your class? Our friend Mays Imad from Connecticut College walks you through an activity “designed to foster a sense of community by having students share their personal motivations” in this article from The Teaching Professor: What Is Your Why? A First-Day In-Class Activity. |