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Cheryl Effa
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My institution does not have a certain technique that we all use, but we try to motivate students with the use of existing students as well as the active participation we all take in the learning steps towards graduation. We all work together in helping the student realize the exceptional feeling they can achieve by consistantly moving forward. The classroom activities as well as hands on activities help promote this as well.
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Obviously there are several different factors that motivate students. Some have simple motivaters, such as the wanting of a good education with a good GPA, others need more visual items or even an instructor with a lot of enthusiasm. All students seem to need some sort of motivation, but whether it be simple or complex, it is a good atmosphere for a good education if a variety of motivaters are present in the classroom. Younger students seem to need more than the returning adults, but an instructor that enjoys his/her job is a very good start to the obvious visual… >>>
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The thought of having or even suggesting life experiences prior to additional education was never a thought I was trying to portray. I do think that individuals are just that, individual. It's just that some need more 'TLC' than others when it comes to responsibility and the conduct it carries.
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Students enrolling in new career education fields seems to be the trend when it comes to unhappiness in thier current career choice. The problem is in the expectations of achieving the new goal they set. The capabilities may be present, but the awareness of what it takes to achieve that goal may not. Many students, whether they be right out of high school or returning adults, do not carry out the added responsibilities or professionalism it takes to follow through the course they chose. Granted, there are the few that do realize the importance of continuing education and treat it… >>>
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