Section Sixteen: Relating to Students

• Part One: Get Acquainted

1. Have students fill out a background questionnaire (Number 124)
2. Pair students up to introduce each other (Number 125)
3. Have students do a structured exercise (Number 126)
4. Enter the class from the same door as the students (Number 127)
5. Provide a relaxed informal atmosphere (Number 128)
6. Host an informal social gathering for your students (Number 129)
7. Invite students to lunch (Number 130)

• Part Two: Learn Students' Names (Suggestions 131-136)

1. Ask students their names whenever possible (Number 131)
2. Use index cards as a mnemonic device (Number 132)
3. Post students' names prominently (Number 133)
4. Make a game of learning students' names (Number 134)
5. Arrive at class 10 minutes early to talk with students (Number 135)
6. Consciously use students' names whenever possible (Number 136)