There are different methods that make adult students feel more secure. Security is a component of motivation.

I was reminded that enthusiasm of the instructor, being approachable when needed, making students accountable for their success are very important qualities for any instructor.

What have you learned from this module and how do you intend to apply it?

When in career education you are going to have not only a variety of cultures but a variety of age as well. Some of these students may have a physical or cognitive disability. Students are going to have fears, frustrations, and circumstances that they need to feel supported and heard. 

The confirmation of what I always enjoyed of my teachers was enthusiasm. Without that, a class can be about the most amazing subject but without a teacher to be able to sell it can be a snooze-fest. 

motivate and not humiliate your students

Interacting with the students and just eing upfront, keeping their attention is a good thing.  Treat each student as individual and letthem know you see their progress as you go along

Knowing your subject matter and having the confidence to teach it, put you at ease as well as your students to learn, have fun and open the door to communication.

Each student is individual and must not be grouped all together

It is important to have the students build a connection between what they are learning and how it will apply to their future career. Building a career portfolio is important because students are able to see what they have accomplished. I also liked the idea of digital badges and will be looking into this further for myself and my students.

What I learned from this module is that student's need to get clear goals and expectations at the beginning of the course, and find ways to bring their life experiences into the classroom so that they are able to tie in the course expectations and their educational goals. This clarity should foster a learning environment where there is open communication between the student and the instructor.