This module helped think about the student perspective. Each has their own experience, expectations, bias, and resignations.
understand the student so you can help there learning process
Comment on Martha Rodriguez's post: I agree and it will be helpful through all my future courses.
I must before everything else get to know about my students to include age, disabilities, social origins, career goals etc.
Communication with my students as adult learners
All students have individual needs
All students have individual needs
I loved the idea of having a chart that holds photos of each student, along with background information on them, which I could review before a lesson to know how to best approach the class for that even audience.
try to help respond to each individual need discover there learning process
everyone is different and there need are as well
Adults learners come into career education with life experiences that can help them to learn and use their newly acquired knowledge and skills. Knowing the various types of students and each of their individual needs.
I think ultimately this is about being a good listener and building relationships with your students. That can be hard to do in the little time that we have with students, but ultimately it will help them to connect and trust you as a mentor or guide.
One of the best ideas from this course was to make small teams based around the students ages and life experiences. By making teams with diversified ages and backgrounds the students can learn from each other as well as work with one another.
Link the material to student's experiences.
Getting to know the student as quickly as possible. Breaking the ice and let them know how important they are and the career pass they have selected.
What Have You Learned and How Do You Intend to Apply It?
In exploring student characteristics, I've gained valuable insights into the diverse needs, motivations, and learning styles of students. Understanding these characteristics is crucial for fostering an inclusive and effective learning environment.
Key Learnings:
Diverse Learning Styles: Students have varying preferences for how they learn—some thrive in hands-on activities, while others prefer lectures or group discussions.
Motivation Factors: Recognizing that intrinsic and extrinsic motivators can influence student engagement helps tailor approaches that resonate with them.
Cultural and Socioeconomic Influences: Acknowledging the backgrounds of students can inform how to approach topics and create a more relatable curriculum.
Application:
Differentiated Instruction: I plan to implement differentiated instruction techniques, offering multiple ways for students to engage with the material, such as group work, multimedia resources, and individual projects.
Building Relationships: By fostering strong relationships with students, I aim to understand their unique motivations and challenges, allowing me to provide personalized support.
Culturally Responsive Teaching: I will incorporate culturally relevant examples and perspectives into my lessons to ensure all students feel seen and valued in the classroom.
By applying these insights, I hope to create a learning environment that supports all students and encourages their growth and success.
I have learnt that using real life experiences help students to retain more information. Being a good listener helps students to share their experiences and problems with others.
I would have to say that this course was spot on with age differences in students. Learning about your students is a great way to help them achieve their goals.
I love the idea of "class cards" as a tool to assist students with learning from each other and making their learning relatable.
Understanding the student's motivations for participating in the program is crucial. Assuming that the majority of students are enrolled in the program for the same reasons is simple. Also Understanding the person's motivations can be used to provide support when things happen.
Getting to know the students and their learning needs are essential to run a successful class.
