First two weeks are chaotic -- students dropping course - others adding course (English/Ethnic literature). I always have trouble getting through this time. All suggestions are appreciated.
2007-08-05 10:52:25 · 5 answers · asked by dlcobb2000 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Have them begin writing immediately. Students can keep a folder of drafts and rewrites. Those who stay with you, great! they are started on a skill you will be working on all year AND you get to see right away where their skills lie. Those who leave you, tell them they will be taking their folder to their new teacher... it allows all the assignments to be important.
good luck!
2007-08-05 11:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by eastacademic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not teach high school, but I am a full-time middle school teacher and I also teach a college course on classroom management...
Personally, I am a firm believer of teaching procedures. It doesn't matter what grade level or subject area. Teachers need to teach the procedures they want their students to follow...So on the very first day I make sure the students know my five most important classroom procedures...
I just made a post about this on my blog. You can read the whole thing here: http://www.Teaching-Tips-Machine.com/blog
Once students know the procedures of the class then I can start my activity on the "classroom rules".
Next, I always make sure to do some type of goal setting activity during the first week.
And, since I teach history, I also spend time during the first week discussing why it is important to study history.
At the end of the week, I give a quiz that includes questions on classroom procedures, classroom rules, and why we study history...
Hope that helps...
Adam
2007-08-05 18:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think very many people actually read your question.
here's what i do: i teach art so my turnover in the first couple weeks can be as high as 50%. so i keep my assignments very small. 1-2 day stuff that a new student can pick up very quickly. for you maybe wait to dive into a 700pp novel until your numbers are steady. start with small essays and short responses. all related to the course but not so overwhleming that a newbie would have trouble keeping up.
2007-08-06 00:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In addition to going through the rules of the class, I had each student introduce himself/herself and state one thing that they were proud of. I was looking to have my 10th and 11th grade math students start off on a positive step. I was shocked to find out how few had anything good to say about themselves. However, it did give me a list of students to watch out for and an idea of how to reach them.
2007-08-05 22:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by MICHAEL R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take the first week to get to know your students... More like an "Ice Breaker".. I think the student would enjoy it, not only will they get to know you they get a chance to meet their class mates...
Also try easy assignments
2007-08-05 18:02:34 · answer #5 · answered by BRIGHT_1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋