Understanding Student Characteristics | Origin: ED102
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I have learned again what has been my biggest challenge, which is age diversity That section was very informative in teaching a new instructor how to handle the differences that take place because of the huge age diversity in the workplace. It can be a very distracting and conformational situation is allowed to escalate. As an instructor you need to recognize the differences of opinions and ideas and be able to adapt it into your teachings As well as pairing them up based on age difference,
I’ve learned that dotage groups have different ways of learning, and how to find a way around that will help all of them
Knowing individual students' goals and motivations will help tailor methodologies to teach more effectively
All students will share some characteristics, and differ in others. The instructor must take into account the different educational, social, and life experiences of the individual to keep them on the path to learning.
I have learned that students have different needs and we as instructors should listen and learn those needs because students learn better when they can relate some of their own life experiences into the lesson.
i learned about students characteristics and category learning styles prior knowledge and motivations can effect how students learn
I learned that treating students as a unique learners will help me teach a whole class.
To teach as a group, while considering each student is an individual learner
How to relate to students from different cultures and areas. Ways to make them more comfortable and engaging.
Every student is unique and an instructor must understand this. Everyone is enrolled in the class for a different reason but they all share a common goal of education and this common goal should be the focus. Students rely on their instructor to provide clear structure and rules and they also expect the instructor to adhere to their own policies as well. Andragogy is contingent upon the adult students being actively involved in their education. Adult learning is process-centered rather than content-orientated.
We are there to provide the opportunity to acquire the skills, competencies, and work habits needed for a successful career. Treating the classroom/laboratory as a simulated work site where students adhere to the "real world" requirements will help them acquire the discipline needed for positive career growth. In addition, the students will see that not only must they acquire technical skill sets, but they must also have social or "soft" skills to be successful in their chosen field. You are using their intrinsic needs as a learning pathway.
I've learned the many of different types of students you will have in your class you will have many different kinds of personalities that I will have to deal with and always keeping my cool be very understanding learn to take the time to explain the lesson further in detail and maybe with a different approach or with a different explanation of how it can be done.
Know that some students learn differently than others. Understanding their needs is an important step in helping them succeed.
know that all students needs may be different and always be approachable
The best thing I learned is the importance of the First day of the class .Harvard study was an inspirational topic for me. I did it before I started studying this section but now I know how to do it well and achieve a common goal better than I did before this learning. I know that I will be using my knowledge in the future with my students.
I have found that with some of the older students, they don't necessarily want to learn a new skill to go to work but to just stay active with their learning as life long learners.
I think knowing and understanding students will assist in their education as well as the instructors ability to relay what is being taught. If an instructor can address the needs of students effectively, learning will become easier.
My biggest take away would be the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and I am excited to learn how to juggle all of the different motivators along with different backgrounds and lifestyles. My goal will be to get every student to buy into the idea to be both intrinsic and extrinsic, and to realize this trade can be rewarding on so many different levels. I want students to realize the power they hold with this new knowledge and to stake their claim in this world.
