Be creative in finding ways to engage with each and every student. The course should be fun while still reflecting the career path. Lead by example. Create positive and welcoming environment for learning material as well as positive interactions with peers. 

Getting to know your students, their backgrounds, and their goals will not only aid in their learning, but could also aid in teaching of the class. Students can greatly benefit from learning from each other as well as you, the instructor. Listen and be supportive without allowing for disruption or loss of professionalism. 

As an instructor it is important to understand the barriers that a student might face when attending college. We need to be able to do our best to help them so that they can excel in their learning.  

Career education students differ from your normal university students and giving them relevant information that they can apply to their learning and future practice will help with their success.  

Recognizing the mid-term slump and how to regroup yourself and REFOCUS as helpful.  Also getting feedback from students both on what the have learned and what is to come and how they can build on the knowledge they learned in the 1st half to continue to apply in the 2nd half was helpful. 

I think it’s important to find ways to make learning fun and different. As a new instructor, I look forward to shadowing other faculty to see and learn different teaching styles and how to engage with adult learners. 

I learned about helping meet the extrinsic needs of students and how meeting this needs, will help ensure their intrinsic needs are also met.  

I feel if this type of classroom had been in effect during my school years, I would have moved through the courses faster with a better grasp of the content. 

Building rapport and trust with each student can empower them to share any challenges and encourage them to be excited about what they are learning. Building confidence is important and students will feel they are being listened to and valued in their learning process.

Comment on Pam Walcott's post: These are two new words for me but have experienced them both time and time again. I agree that there is a place for each of these with the overall goal of success in the class & on the job. Thank you.