ETP - Starting Strong

Rationale

Developing and delivering activities that build community, engage students in relevant course material, establish course expectations, and model an active learning environment positively impact students’ motivation, expectations, and grades (Bain, 2004; Lang, 2021; Nilson, 2010).

Practices

Send a welcome message and relevant materials prior to class
Practice a short welcome
Arrive early to set up
Greet students as they enter
Use name tents
Use icebreakers to build connections with and between students
Create an agenda
Connect course outcomes to students’ goals
Engage students in course content
Use a syllabus activity (e.g., syllabus reconnaissance or scavenger hunt)
Use a reciprocal interview
Invite students to pose questions anonymously

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ETP - Starting Strong

Rationale

Practices

Send a welcome message and relevant materials prior to class

Practice a short welcome

Arrive early to set up

Greet students as they enter

Use name tents

Use icebreakers to build connections with and between students

Create an agenda

Connect course outcomes to students’ goals

Engage students in course content

Use a syllabus activity (e.g., syllabus reconnaissance or scavenger hunt)

Use a reciprocal interview

Invite students to pose questions anonymously

Use a syllabus activity (e.g., syllabus reconnaissance or scavenger hunt)