Goals For Icebreakers

Memorize the names of all your students within the first week of instruction. Use students’ names frequently.

It is vital to let other people in the group share any input that they want to share when it comes to standards and outlooks that will make them feel comfortable in that setting. Looking through the readings from this class and discussions we had a great conversation about what setting the expectations of the class looks like and how it can be applied effectively.

Secondly, I want to mention our group climate. In my opinion, our group has a supportive climate. Each member is willing to help other members in the group to complete their tasks. Our group favors description compared to evaluation. Instead of criticizing others’ behaviors and ideas, we often tell our feelings about problems. All the group members always encourage each other to share their opinions and feelings with the group. Even though some opinions are too conflicting, the main purpose is trying to give all the members equal opportunities to talk about their ideas. Thus, the success of the group is the consequence from the equal contributions of all the members. Besides, in most of the discussions of our group, we are oriented toward problem solving; therefore, we look for the consensus of the ideas in order to solve the problems effectively and quickly. Because our group has many members who have senses of humor, we always maintain an interesting and comfortable atmosphere to gain assertiveness in the group. Sometimes, Ngoc and Phong share their experiences of how they solve their families’ problems. Through perceiving more deeply about each member’s own life, we have gradually gotten closer together; therefore, we are always honest and open to each other. Also, we do not criticize when a group member cannot finish his or her task as expected because there are always personal issues out of the class. In addition to

Ensuring the learners help write the ground rules will ensure everyone feels included. Also using an ice breaker assists learners to feel part of a group.

4) What kind of information, learning experiences, contact, and so forth would you need to increase your knowledge about this group?

Another goal that I have had since the beginning of the course was to adopt an engaging and effective teaching style. My aim has been to take the positive traits of teachers that I have enjoyed, while keeping in mind the characteristics and mannerisms that I have disliked, and crafting my own unique teaching style. As I have lead class discussions, group readings, and mini-lessons throughout the semester I have began to develop a teaching style through trial and error. I have paid special attention to the list of 25 pointers for successful tutees from assignment two and and focused on making my teaching interactive, supportive, equal for all, and respectful. I have learned to appreciate that, concerning a student's individual success, a teacher taking the time to listen to their student is just as important as the student listening to the teacher.

A newly licensed teacher walks into her empty classroom on the first day of school. She has her curriculum guide, her pacing calendar, her unit instructional plan, and her lesson plans for the first week. She has her copies made and in her mind she has stored the countless hours’ worth of instruction she received for four years. The bell rings, and it is time for her first class. With a somewhat nervous breath, she watches as students begin pouring in.

This last dinner party was very successful, we developed great conversations and dug deeper into the role these topics play in our daily life. I believe we all can take something from this class whether it's to use the buddy system or to be just aware of your surroundings. Hopefully one day we can look past these ideals the media tries to engrave into our lives. This class has definitely been a great experience and will continue to recommend to others especially guys as I believe it's very overlooked due to the “feminine”

When addressing you don’t want to be demanding, because if you come off as authoritative and not friendly, you’re not goanna the you need. Most of my communication will be by email next year, so that I can address a whole heap of people at once, and those emails, I will try to incorporate the four dimensions of ethos; Trustworthiness, similarity, authority, and Reputation. I want my audience, or in this class other members of the club, to know that if they need something or have problem, they can ask me for help, or trust me enough to tell me they don’t agree with me, and a different idea. I want them to know that I’m their friend, but at the same time I’m also the president, and they won’t be able to get away with just anything in the club; and reputation, I will be formal and address any question like I’ve had years of experience, even though I

Crose (2011) suggests starting the first lecture with an engaging activity like an ice-breaker to introduce the instructor and to provide opportunities for students to meet their colleagues. While jumping into talking about the content materials can pressure the students from the first day, introduction session of each other can create a non-threatening environment to encourage student participation. Even students struggling with language barriers will have something to engage in conversations with their colleagues. They may be shy to speak up in class

Two main topics that should be avoided are religion and politics. The foundationalist’s view should not be considered here since everyone’s justified beliefs on these topics might vary. The intent of small talk should basically be to get to know someone better, keeping in mind other peoples feelings. Raised emotion may arise if one of these topics is brought

The strategies/resources I used includes the ice-breaker handout. I used the ice-breaker handout to use at the beginning of the session. I also used a few websites to find activities to use during the middle of the session after I educated the group on the topics.

For this icebreaker game you'll need to set up your chairs in a circle facing inwards. Make sure there is one less chair than there are players.

Our fist discussion was regarding the video “Planning a Playground”. The group in this video was discussing planning for a playground, what it would cost to put it up and how they could raise the money. I liked how this group communicated effectively an overall worked together. I picked up on some nervousness but that was mainly because they were meeting for the first time. The only issue that I could see off top was at some points some of the members would cut off the member that was speaking. I don’t feel that it was intentional or malicious but to communicate effectively you need to let others speak until their done so that you completely understand what is being said. In most cases this is how things are misunderstood because you only take from the part you hear or stopped them from saying. I identified constructive conflict occurring in this group. Constructive conflict is when behaviors help to build relationships, when you are able to manage your emotions and accept and resolve responses. It’s when you have task-completion,

The grief support group I co-led was an open group. This led to introductions and a small orientation at the beginning of each session to create a positive tone for the group. The other leader led this introduction for the first few sessions and asked me to observe, study, and determine how I would like to convey an introductory message and the ground rules for the next sessions. This