Motivation, I agree, is key to the intrests of student and instructor. The most effective courses in my educational career came from instructors who knew our names, check for understanding and creatively found ways for the class to effectively apply the material we were learning in a practical and immediate way. Their deliveries of their respective content made an enormous difference compared to other instructors ineffective approach to presenting the materials. I can only hope to pay my currents students forward with the passion and clarity that my instructors provided for me.

Help a student become confident and motivated through reinforcement

I tend to use a lot of repetition in the presentation of the material presented in the courses I teach.  To prevent my students from becoming bored from grappling material the same way day in and day out, I try to provide them with the opportunity to select topics and activities within the scope of the assignment that interests them. In this way, students get to explore and express their talents and interests.  The result is a more self-motivated student.

What have been your experiences in regards to this topic?

I teach evening classes and the content of this last class completely applies to my students. Many of them come straight from work and are already exhausted. Keeping them motivated and understanding their circumstances is always challenging. I always keep encouraging them by letting them know that it will enhance their career outlook.

I intend to put into practice much of what I learned. It's time to incorporate new ideas into the teaching process.

When teaching adult learners it is imperative we acknowledge the additional responsibilities present in their lives as they are participants in our classrooms. Allowing them to work on material in digestible bits and to allow them to reflect and even revisit content as they think throug the information and at the same time handle responsbilities.

Incorporate inmediately many skills that will improve my teaching techniques

In my extended time in teaching I find myself to be motivated to learn as much as I can to share with my students.  Keeping a positive attitude about my profession keeps me motivated to learn more in the medical field to prepare my student for long and short term goals.  Students are encouraged to study and always be prepared to learn new topics.  To encourage study habits student are put into groups to do fill-ins, matching, and word motivaiton.  Students will do different hands on skills with verbal resonses for the answers.  A student taking their final exam is… >>>

We all love to teach and sometimes we become very mechanical in our lectures. Students get bored and we loose our mojo. It is very important to remind ourselves of the time we were attending classes and what we loved and hated from our experiences. Make your class that class that students talk about, the one they love to attend, the one they feel as it needed to be longer. Laugh, talk, allow the students to speak in class and be part of the class.

I agree with Malcolm Knowles, that adult learners bring a unique approach to the classroom.  Topics in the classroom that are related to their everyday life experience is good for them but more is needed to keep their attention to go further in their life career.  Adult students today have a short retention span and have to be encouraged to see their success in what they want to achieve.  I find that the adult students in the Post-Secondary School have to be reminded of everyday life morals and ethics.  They have to be remined that they are about to make… >>>

The information on intrinsic and extrinsic was very interesting.  I learned a lot about the differences of both.  Information was informative.

Learning is a process. I am going to apply several of the suggestions in the course, from having feedback cards for the students on several assignments, to create emergencies and have the students create solutions. I hope to be a better educator and show my enthusiasm each day to motivate, retain and help my students achieve their professional goals.   

Our young students need our enthusiasm, commitment and empathy, as they are living exciting, but difficult times!!!

What are some of the ways to motivate students? I want to be an interesting instructor. Are there any recorses that i can use to help keep my students focus. I dont want to sit in a boring class all day. I am sure my students wont either. 

Identification of student needs will assist in the retention process

I've had the privilege of teaching in skills lab for almost three years now.  I did not even know that I was employing constructivism in my class.  I gather information from my students during our first day of class through a game.  This game entails for students to introduce themselves, and tell the class what they do for a living (professional student, bartender, etc.) and why they choose nursing.  I then take note of this information and formulate the ongoings of my class according to their educational levels and previous/current profession.  

This course allowed me to see myself as an instructor.  It has motivated me even more to enjoy what I do as an Instructor.  I am willing and ready to make changes in my profession that will enhance my teaching to prepare my students to build more confidence in maintaing their career goals.  Teaching is my passion and I would like to see my students to be passionate learners and prepare themselves to go to another level in their career dreams. A student is the product of their instructor.  Encouragement works both ways.  The instructor encourages the student and the… >>>

Very helpful! Thank you!

I enjoyed reading the material!  I could definintely relate to the REFOCUS section as it relates to my students instead of me.  Around mid-term, I notice my students look tired and most of them are, so I make sure that I add that extra support to encourage them to especially recognize and commit to "see it through!" 

I plan to apply this knowledge in class in order to be the best teacher possible and to help my students suceed in their educational career.