Ep. 001: The Successful First Day of Class
Read the syllabus, get out early… right? Wrong!
We challenge common assumptions (made by both faculty and students) about what should happen on the first day of class. Discover how to set expectations, establish the culture of your class, and lay the groundwork for an enthusiastic and productive semester. CTLT Director Claire Lamonica and Jim Gee discuss how to plan for a successful first day of class... which should be much, much more than “Syllabus Day.”
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Show Notes
Here are some additional resources to help you make your first day of class a successful one:
- a Chronicle of Higher Education guide to a successful first day
- a Faculty Focus article lists five goals for your first day
- also, some activities for your first day of class
- a detailed list of suggestions from Eberly Center at Carnegie Mellon University
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2025-11-19T16:10:04.146334787-08:00
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