Beginnings are important. Whether the class is a large introductory course for ESOL students or an advanced course , it makes good sense to start off well. Students will decide very early – some say the first day of class – whether they will like the course, its contents, the teacher, and their fellow students.
The following list of “50 Things You Can Do…” is offered in the spirit of starting off right. It is a catalog of suggestions for college tutors who are looking for a fresh way of creating the best possible environment for learning. Not just the first day, but the first three weeks of a course are especially important, studies say, in retaining capable students.
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