What should I do at my ist day?

Question

I mean to say that after the completion of my post graduate studies I ve got a teaching job just as a fresh candidate. So Im also little nervous that how should I behave on my ist day when there will be the Principle nad heads of that department to check my way of teaching.
Im confident enough but the reason for this hesitation is that Ive no experience before for teaching line. And I also like this field.

Answer 1

The first day of class sets the tone for the rest of the term, so it is important that you start the school year right!

Greet students when they enter the classroom. Start the class on time. Call the roll or ask students to sign in. Begin to learn student's names. By learning your student's names, you can create a comfortable classroom environment that will encourage student interaction. Knowing your students' names also tells them that you are interested in them as individuals.

Make the time worthwhile. Once administrative tasks are completed, plunge into substantive material. This signals to students that you are serious about making their time worthwhile and that you expect progress to be made at each session.

Introduce yourself to your class. In addition to telling students how you wish to be addressed, say something about your background: how you first became interested in the subject, how it has been important to you, and why you are teaching this course.

To pique students' interest and anticipation, convey your enthusiasm for the material and stimulate students' curiosity about topics that will be covered during the term.

To reduce students' anxiety and uncertainty, try to create a relaxed, open classroom environment conducive to inquiry and participation, and let students know what you will expect from them and what they can expect from you and the course.

If your class is small, conduct a "people search." Students receive a sheet of paper with five to ten statements and a space for a signature near each statement. The statements should be relevant to students in your class and can be a mix of personal and academic attributes: "Someone who works and goes to school," "Someone who has taken (a related course)," "Someone who has already purchased the textbooks," "Someone who is left-handed," "Someone who knows the order of the planets" (or other content-related question). Students are given ten minutes to obtain as many signatures as possible. You can spend a few minutes debriefing to generate a class profile. Or you can compile the information for distribution at the next class meeting so students have a written record about their classmates.

Describe how you propose to spend class time. How will sessions be structured? How will discussions be organized? Will a specific time be set aside for questions, or may students ask questions as they arise? Should questions requiring a lengthy response be saved for office hours?

Give your students ideas about how to study and prepare for class. Study strategies are especially important in an introductory class. Give examples of questions students might wish to think about or strategies for approaching the material. Tell students how much time they will need to study for the course, and let them know about campus academic support services.

If appropriate, give a brief diagnostic pretest. Explain that this "test" will not be graded but is designed to give you information on topics students have mastered and areas in which they need additional review. You could present a list of key concepts, facts and figures, or major ideas and ask students to indicate their familiarity with each.

Give an assignment for the next class session. By moving immediately into the first topic, you are indicating to students that the course is worthwhile, well organized, and well paced.

Hope this helps... Goodluck and have fun!

Answer 2

Hey Aena Z,
Keep doing exactly what you are doing. Your nerves are telling you to plan ahead - great start.

Some advice. Depending on the age of students - be sure to make eye contact with them. Introduce yourself to each student as they come into the class. Remember their names! Say it over and over again. Write their name in where the sit the first day.

Then when you talk to them, refer to them by name and think of someone close to you (someone you like), treat them the way you would that person, with respect.

Try to remember something about each student. You will gain confidence. You sound like a great teacher in the making.

Answer 3

Most school systems will have a mentor for you. On the first day, remember try to be as organized as possible and prepare more work than you think they can do. Also, please remember the principal is your pal.....

Answer 4

draw first blood=earn their respect ..just kidding, but it would probably work.

Answer 5

Go to temple or church

Answer 6

tell chidren your name & how good you are