Nancy, I totally agree that engaging them on day one is VERY important. I know that we had a webinar on the first day of class - I forgot what the date of the webinar was - that expanded on the ideas you shared too! I wonder how faculty get to know their students beyond the classroom. For instance, I worked with a colleague who taught me about Community Walks, where I as a faculty member purposefully went out to my students' neighborhood and spent some time getting to know them by getting to know their community. She also challenged me to attend sporting events, plays, and other student extra curricular activities to show them that they matter beyond the classroom as well. I am sad to say that much of this was lost in the pandemic, but I hope to return to it when (please be soon) this pandemic provides the opportunity to return to in-person activities.
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Anders Jasson (AJ) Stachelek
Associate Professor / Director of Assessment
Hostos CC
Bronx NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-01-2022 17:04:49
From: Nancy Sattler
Subject: IMPACT in Action - Showing Students that They Matter
Before the class begins, I post an introduction of myself on the Class Cafe and ask that they do the same. I share my pronouns and talk about my family. I ask them what name they would like me and their classmates to use when addressing them. I I ask them if they have any concerns. I respond to their posting withikn 24 hours so that they know that I am available to answer any and all questions.
Nancy
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Nancy Sattler
Dean Emerita & Adjunct Faculty
Terra State CC (emerita)
Fremont OH
Original Message:
Sent: 02-28-2022 19:19:28
From: Anders Jasson (AJ) Stachelek
Subject: IMPACT in Action - Showing Students that They Matter
IMPACT states that "The students who are most engaged are the ones who think they matter to the teacher." ~Dr. Russell Quaglia (2016, p. 6)
How do you show your students that they matter to you?
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Anders Jasson (AJ) Stachelek
Associate Professor / Director of Assessment
Hostos CC
Bronx NY
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