I learned that understanding student needs is really important for helping them succeed and stay in the program. Students have intrinsic needs, like wanting to learn skills and feel competent, and extrinsic needs, like feeling safe, comfortable, and recognized in the classroom.
I’ll apply this by making sure my students feel supported both personally and academically—creating a safe, welcoming environment, showing them how the skills they’re learning connect to real-world success, and recognizing their efforts along the way. This should help keep them motivated and engaged.
