The First Day of Class!
Since the first day of class is likely right around the corner for you, I thought that some teaching tips on what to do on the first day would be appropriate.
The Teaching Center at Washington University in St. Louis has created an excellent list of tips.
Here are some of the highlights:
-“Arrive early”
They suggest arriving early not only to make sure that you know where your room is and everything is working, but also to chat with your students, and get to know them a little bit.
-“Introduce yourself”
Conversely, this tip allows the students to get to know you.
-“Explain your expectations for class participation”
Letting your students know exactly what you expect from them on day one is going to help your students learn how you manage a class and your teaching style
-“Provide an opportunity for students to ask questions”
Of course! Your students may have all sorts of questions about the class and what they need to do. Answer all of the questions as best you can.
While all of these tips are not specific to the ESL classroom, they are still quite valuable. Think about how these tips inform you of what to do on the first day of your class!
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Good luck with your first day of class!