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Establishing Course Guidelines and Expectations that Improve Student Success and Satisfaction

Establishing Course Guidelines and Expectations that Improve Student Success and Satisfaction. Gloria J. Howell, M.S.Ed. This is a reversible figure. Use something to get your students’ attention at the beginning of class. Back in the “olden days” Our students.

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Establishing Course Guidelines and Expectations that Improve Student Success and Satisfaction

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  1. Establishing Course Guidelines and Expectations that Improve Student Success and Satisfaction Gloria J. Howell, M.S.Ed.

  2. This is a reversible figure Use something to get your students’ attention at the beginning of class

  3. Back in the “olden days”Our students • would make an appointment with us • would come by the office • called us “Dr.” or “Professor” • now just email us with a “yo” or “hey”

  4. To: gloria.howell@college.eduFrom: party.animal@aol.comRe: hey yo prof, sup? i had 2 miss class yday cos my BFF & my GF came 2 town hope this is OK BTW u can check my FB pg 2 c pics so u can c i really was w/ them omg we had fun rofl did i miss anything important can u send me the notes so i no what 2 do b4 next class mhm ill be there Thx TTYL

  5. Times have changed

  6. Essential “E” Strategy • Educate ourselves

  7. They want to besuccessful but aren’t quite sure how

  8. They are willing to work hard As long as they get something in return

  9. You’re special! They have been told over and over

  10. Essential “E” Strategy • Educate ourselves • Entice them

  11. Learn their names Make it your goal to know all of their names by Week 3 of the semester

  12. Did you know… Most people do not have a bad memory when it comes to remembering names…. They have bad listening skills!

  13. Memory / Conversation starter activity Use images! It helps our memory Use this with your students

  14. Memory / Conversation starter activity • Name plate • House • Kids playing • Work glove • Airplane • Tennis rackets for wings • Light bulb

  15. Other ways to learn names • History of a name • New buddies • Add a name • Weekly quizzes • Seating charts

  16. More ways to connect • Get signatures • Stand up / sit down • Balloon challenge • Ask me anything • 3 truths and a lie

  17. Feeling connected is related to success

  18. TWWA..……TAWWA Teach While Walking Around Take Attendance While Walking Around

  19. Grab their attention At the beginning of every class Even in your online classes

  20. Add Spark and Teach Critical Thinking • Power point • 4x4 / 50 word rule + images • “Did you know…” • History.com • FunnySign.com • Urban Legends • Fact or fiction contest • Use noise makers and props • Use music Attention!

  21. In Microsoft Word • Insert • Picture • Clip Art

  22. “SEARCH FOR” box

  23. On this day in history… Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run breaking Babe Ruth's legendary record April 8, 1974

  24. Share pictures of yourself

  25. Especially when you do something fun

  26. This is my “grand” cat, Splash!

  27. More ideas to add spark & connect • Tell stories • Take them down the road • Use teasers and hooks • Ask questions / repeat their answers • Intersperse videos, funny images • Metaphors, analogies

  28. Did you know…during a lecture • Adult learners attention span is 15-20 minutes • Best attention span is at the beginning • Attention spans to 3-4 minutes by the end

  29. Get them moving • Change the furniture • Stand up / sit down • Agree / disagree • Informal debate • Go outside • Take candy • Newsprint & markers • Sit on the floor • Stand on a chair

  30. Telling is Not Teaching

  31. Hearing is Not Learning

  32. Essential “E” Strategy • Educate ourselves • Entice them • Expectations

  33. It’s not all fun and games

  34. Syllabus / Course Requirements You must decide • what you want • how you want it • when you want it • consequences Be Specific

  35. Class policies – specific expectations • Due dates • Missed exams • Attendance • Tardiness issues Gentle reminders

  36. Be creative with assignments Decide your objectives / Give specific guidelines • Avatar Project • Talk show host • Develop game • YouTube video • Runshe’s Séance

  37. Essential “E” Strategy • Educate ourselves • Entice them • Expectations • Evaluation

  38. Give feedback be specific • “Not concise” • “I don’t see that you addressed….” • “It would have been better if you…” • “I would have liked it if you….” • “What I would have done differently is…”

  39. Why did you give me this grade?

  40. Rubrics

  41. Checklist: Critical Analysis Essay _____I. Introduction (10 points) • Introduces the title and author of the article • Presents a clear central theme / thesis _____II. Short summary (10 points) • Gives a very brief summary of the article • Previews your argument _____III. Body (50 points) • Accurately communicates purpose and intent • Arguments are clearly identified

  42. More tips • Info Sheet / addendum • Point values • Word count • Submission format • “How-to” list • Where to focus • Examples

  43. No more excuses • Consequences • Follow through no matter what • No exceptions

  44. Stop burning out • Up front time • No more excuses • Just follow through • Refer to syllabus • Firm but fair Their failure is not your failure

  45. You are teaching responsibility

  46. Student quotes

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