By Kristin Ziska Strange
There are several things that can be done in the design, facilitation, and assessment of a course to foster the skills and mindsets necessary for success in first-year students. These methods, which can be used in any class modality and will benefit all students, can help you support first-year students and give them the structure necessary to be successful in all of their courses. Learn several design-based first-year supports, how to create opportunities in the facilitation of your courses to create and build classroom skills, and how to plan/implement evaluations to continue to support students in their educational journey.
LEARNING GOALS
After this program, participants will be able to:
Identify key design elements that support the unique needs of first-year students.
Utilize key facilitation techniques that foster higher education skills necessary for collegiate classroom success.
Use evaluation as an informative process for both teachers and students.
TOPICS COVERED
Define first-year students and identify their specific challenges
Syllabus design considerations
Assignments and exams
Instructor Presence and Facilitation
Evaluation (student evaluation ideas, student buy-in, preparing for “the next time”)
