Tomorrow is Friday, and I could not be more excited! I really want to go out for a fish fry tomorrow(very Wisconsin), but we'll see. This week has been pretty exhausting, as it is the start of a new semester, but I'm overall happy with how it's gone.
1. I "reset" the expectations of my class. And the students actually responded pretty positively. I was really afraid my plan to limit cell phone use in class would epic fail, but it surprisingly didn't! Most students complied immediately and I hope it continues. I think part of the reason why I had success is because of the way I framed my cell phone "rules." I made sure to explain to students that I wasn't doing this to hurt them, or make their lives difficult, but rather, that I want them to be successful, and I'm keeping these expectations in place to help them be successful. I even had a student give me his phone at the beginning of class today because he knew it would be a distraction!
2. Some of my students really appreciate my teaching! I gave students a mid-year survey to fill out to help them reflect on their performance in class, as well as help me get to know my students a little more. The final survey question asks students if there is anything else they want me to know about them. A few students were so kind and took that opportunity to compliment my teaching in a really genuine way. I really appreciated it!
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Good idea about the survey. Gives u an idea of what's on their minds. Love reading your blog. Sheila
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