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Teachers' expectations, willingness to listen, and even choices about how to spend class time are all expressions of what they feel for their students.

The first day of class is important for establishing a positive climate for the rest of the semester. This post discusses ideas for sharing and creating enthusiasm for the subject matter, setting expectations, involving learners quickly, and developing positive relationships

Almost akin to the “first date,” the first day of class is critical both for students and for faculty.

In order to expect students to work effectively, we need to plan purposeful activities that will enable students to build community and rapport with each other.

Professors articulate appropriate classroom participation practices.

Some advice from students on striking the right balance between friendly and strict.

Even the most carefully prepared instructor cannot anticipate all of the unique consequences of every instructor/student interaction.

The best way to ensure that all of your students feel comfortable is to explore ways to foster an open, safe environment for all students, while learning more about the varied backgrounds and experiences that your students bring to your classroom.

The research discussed in this article looked at the impact of students having laptops in class that were being used for non-course related tasks, such as surfing the web.

Learning students’ names may seem trivial but helps with two kinds of interactions that make a significant difference in students’ undergraduate experience: faculty-student interaction and student-student interaction