Making a Great First Impression

Making a Great First Impression

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand why making a good first impression is important in various aspects of life.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson to the students.

What do you already know about the importance of making a good first impression?

What is a First Impression?

A first impression is the initial perception that someone has of you based on your appearance, demeanor, and behavior.

Explain to the students what a first impression is and its components.

Importance in Personal Relationships

Making a good first impression is important in personal relationships as it can determine whether someone wants to get to know you better or not.

Explain the importance of making a good first impression in personal relationships and provide examples.

Importance in Professional Settings

In a professional setting, a good first impression can lead to better job opportunities, networking, and career advancement.

Explain the importance of making a good first impression in professional settings and provide examples.

Non-Verbal Communication

Non-verbal communication, such as body language and tone of voice, plays a significant role in making a good first impression.

Explain the role of non-verbal communication in making a good first impression and provide examples.

Tips for Making a Good First Impression

Tips for making a good first impression include dressing appropriately, being confident, and showing interest in the other person.

Provide tips for making a good first impression and encourage students to share their own tips.

Practice Activity

In pairs, students will take turns introducing themselves to each other and practicing making a good first impression.

Have students pair up and practice making a good first impression on each other. Encourage them to give each other feedback.

Review

Making a good first impression is important in personal and professional settings, and can be achieved through non-verbal communication and following tips.

Review the main points of the lesson and ask students to share their key takeaways.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.