Tag: First day
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An Invitation to Class: Introducing the Syllabus Snapshot
Imagine signing up to take a really exciting trip. It could be rooming the savannah of Africa, strolling the foothills of the Himalayas, or diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. You are anticipating all you will see and do, learn and discover. You arrive to start your journey and you are given a…
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Start Strong: Tips for an Effective First Day of Class
The first day of class sets the tone for the rest of the semester (Lang, 2019; Saucier 2019). Also, the first day of class comes with some nervousness, “first-day jitters,” even for experienced university teachers. There are several instructional tips for ensuring that the first day gets off to a good start. Lang encapsulates them…