When advising students we must take in a lot of factors. School policy, financial aid effects, students backrounds etc. Listening to the students short and long term goals
Making certain that flexibility is incorporated into the instructors teaching style is an ideal practice.
Developmental advising takes every student as an individual. The faculty is guided by the school's policies yet there is customization and choices provided.
Advising students is possible when we know more about them and where they want to go. Not always an easy task but by being inquisitive to the students needs one can find out a lot of information. this information can be used to help the student but always under the caution of not being a professional advisor and that they should seek assistance before making big decisions.
Developing long term goals with a student requires an understanding of their life situation and desires.
Reply to Lisa Herrera's post: Lisa I'm with you on this one. But this is also a skill that must be mastered by the instructor. Coaching and course correcting can be a challenge. We as educators do not want to come across bullies. Choosing our words, tone of voice and body language are all part of a proper coaching and course correcting.
Flexibility with students advising is ideal. Sometimes the communication process during advising can be easy or very difficult! A multi-level approach will assist in most situations that require advising as there usually more than one answer/solution.
understanding that each students has outside "life" happening, be a good listener and advisor to help when we can
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As an instructor we must demonstrate that our students are our partner in the engagement of intellectual and personal growth. They help us gained insight on how to be a better teacher. And as teacher, we help students think about and articulate what is important to them in their academic as well as their personal lives.
Build strong links to career services so students can gain help when deciding on a major or investigating career options.
Help found quicly can get the student back to focusing on class
A major part is an understanding of life from the student's point of view.
we must consider the idividual's goals and needs when advising
A good adviser explores the student's life goals, understand policies and procedures and builds links to career services to help students achieve their goals.
Once you understand what the student is looking for, you can help guide/advise them to help set up their goals in which will help them further their education.
Students require understanding and in order to achieve this it is vital that we know and appreciate their point of view. Money is a driving force from all perspectives. Students are using loans and other resources to invest in their future so that they may attain a career that promotes a higher salary. Money attracts students to institutions because there is the resources for prominent faculty, current equipment/resources, and up to date curriculum.
Advising is the single piece that involves both parties. Advising can prevent student attrition but also give the student value to what they are investing. When good advising techniques are used, quality students are attracted to the institution in that they feel they are "getting their money's worth". On the other side, institutions that invest in knowledgable and highly trained advisors will have lower attrition numbers, therefore, more money for resources.
I learned that it is important more yo know that what class a student wants when advising. It is important to also know what thier goals are with thier chosen program, thier overall perfomance in the program and discussing this with them. They need to discuss (not told) the bigger picture and how the path they have chosed will meet thier long term goals, especially for those attending higher ed right out of high school.
I try to keep the mind set that when what i am doing falls under the catagory of "advising them" then i will make sure it is truly that, and about their learning. I try not to confuse it with helping the student obtain advise on a decision, whether about their educaiton or not, as i only wish to help the student make the most education decision they can, but THEY must MAKE the decision...
Advising students is a vital step in creating a plan for students success, finding out what obstacles may be present and planning how to overcome them to allow for success in the program they have chosen. Advising will help the student to see where they are and what steps they need to do to get to where they plan to be.
Advising students the correct way is important for goal setting and comunication
Having the right advisor can be such an important step in the students education.
