By communicating with students about their individual needs and referring them to supportive resources, they can be helped to focus back on their professional goals. Maslow's hierarch is displayed again in that you cannot meet higher needs at the apex of the triangle until basic needs are met.
I appreciate the reminder to not get involved in meeting the needs that experts are in place to meet. As an instructor, the class must go on.
"From this section I've learned the importance of seeing the classroom from my student's perspective." Comment
...I think this is a good place to start-in the students shoes. My students come in tired and disheveled after a hard days work. Most are eating junk food, for a sugar pick me up. Nobody is bright eyed and bushy tailed.
What can I give them, to keep them motivated, and interested? Light's camera, action! - Power points that are interactive, and short n sweet. ( to be continued )
I have learnt that every student is unique in their own way bring along different life experiences and driving factors that can be used in the teaching process as well as to motivate them. We as teachers also have to be a support system for the students encouraging them along the way but also be professional.
Understanding the culture and status of the student will help me to set up the proper learning environment for the student. Meeting them where they are instead of sticking to the course.
You are there to provide the opportunity to acquire the skills, competencies, and work habits needed for a successful career.
This course emphasized the importance of building a great level of understanding between myself and students. Our mutual understandings of each other will only contribute to a more productive and supportive learning environment that will provide students with the needed tools to be successful in the classroom. In order to begin fostering this environment of understanding in my classroom as soon as possible, I plan to start the class with various exercises to establish a sense of community and connection through tools like questionnaires, ice breakers, and other team-building activities.
I've learned the importance of how students' personal experiences and cultural differences play a role in instruction.
From this lesson I've learn how to approach the different styles learning and how to keep students engaged. Knowing when to approach a student that me be having a hard time. Prepping, prepping is key, prepping yourself ahead for the next day or week that follows.
It is essential that we meet our students' needs. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation must be noted in order for students to be successful.
I learned the importance of understanding age and cultural diversities among your students.
The mapping of the student experience is one of the things this course teaches. We all know that students are complex and they eventually feel limitations to complete their learning, but to know what factors influence the building of those feelings is important.
Discussing with students about their expectation of the class, their needs toward the process of learning, and considering their life experience along with the learning new material would be helpful and is a win win for both the instructor an the rest of the class.
I think, in general, the course pointed out some good guidelines for instructors to follow for helping students with their frustrations. But the one thing that is missing is you have to validate concerns- gone beyond just listening.
personally getting to know who I'm teaching and how they learn and soak up knowledge so i can customize for each person seeking knowledge
the importance of listening to understand and teaching to help others comprehend/understand, theres no better teacher than life experiences over timw
I learned it's important to put yourself in the students shoes.
The idea of showing up to labs and classes early to see the environment through the eyes of the students is an interesting concept.
So far, I have learned that the characteristics of the learner are unique and incorporate the different age groups of students (age diversity). The average age of the student is 28 years old. Each age group has their own needs and expectations. Other characteristics involve cultural diversity, disabilities, fears, and support systems.
The retention of students is largely based on student frustration which falls into 4 categories, namely, impersonal problems, people, rules and limitations. This is helpful when evaluating the overall needs of your students.
This is very helpful. I have worked with students straight out of high school and adult learners. I have spent quite a bit of time motivating various students. I find it interesting that this training points out the difference between mentoring and babysitting.
Having knowledge of the student's experiences and why, will allow me as an instructor to provide relevant encouragement to meet the student's needs. I must ensure that I maintain a professional stance, yet offer encouragement, compassion and guidance to promote the optimum outcome for the student.
