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‘First Day’

Three Tips for the First Day of Class

Aug. 2, 2013—It’s that time of year again: the first day of classes is upon us! At the CFT we often hear the same questions around this time of year: “What should I do on the first day of class?” “Do I delve into course content or just review the syllabus?” “How do I break the ice...

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Successful Beginnings for College Teaching: Engaging Your Students from the First Day

May. 10, 2010—Successful Beginnings for College Teaching: Engaging Your Students from the First Day, by Angela Provitera McGlynn, Atwood Publishing, 2001. From the publisher: Laying the groundwork for a successful semester starts with the first day of class. Author Angela Provitera McGlynn tells that the first day is not the day to pass out a syllabus and...

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