Student retention is a must for not only the success of students but also for the success of institutions. The more students feel a part of the learning process the more they will be engaged in learning and higher the retention rate will be. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
While students are all learning to become welders, not everyone will learn in the same manner and speed. Being able to recognize this and articulate knowledge and training to everyone, not just a select few
Treating students as customers changes some ways that I view a student. As a consumer myself I can see where is important that the student has a vested interest in learning the subject' rather than just signing up for the course. The concept will help me with delivery of the course information to their satisfaction and better outcome.
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Most adult learner are considered kinesthetic and therefore learn by using their hands or building. There are three types of learners: auditory, visual and kinesthetic and I agree with the statement of learning by teaching others. As I am going through the process of teaching I am in turn reviewing the steps in my head as I am presenting to students. This type of learning is more than rote memorization but learning by application of skills.
Intrinsic motivation usually produces better results. It is self-driven. it is also longer lasting.
Students' interest or excitement needs to be sparked from the start of the course. If students are apathetic, their engagement will be minimal and not a student-centered environment. It is mutually beneficial for students and faculty to be engaged.
So far this training has reinforced how important it’s to set the stage for learning. Some ways mentioned is to write the daily objective on the board for the lesson which is what I do daily as well as making sure students feel secure about what they are being asked to do.
Very good strategy about adult learning. Doing verses reading.
For adult learners, the ability to apply what they've learned in book contexts is crucial. Asking students to complete assignments that you have recently taught them would be a great idea.
Motivating through reinforcement is a great way to give feedback in a timely manner in order for the student to improve in whatever area they are focusing on. I will try to make this a daily goal in order to ease the student's anxiety and frustration from the waiting to hear their results.
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