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.
The classroom is their security. Allow the students to ask questions and support them.
Be the excitment in the classroom, the motivator. Be the expert but also not the one who knows every answer.
Build rapport, engage students, help them to want to participate. different strategies in instruction can be a good thing so that it doesn't become mundane.
Engage your students. Be thoughtful in your approach and be a human being.
This was helpful for me to understand the value of looking into things differently through the eyes of the students. Getting to know the students and how to prepare them for their skills, why they decided to enroll in the school and classes.
The more students' needs and expectations are met, the more they are motivated to learn
Vary teaching styles to keep students engaged
Start each class with a light hearted moment, a story, an icebreaker, etc... to get them comfortable and ready to learn.
Going to the classroom before class and gaining a perspective from the student's point of view
Motivating your students relies heavily on knowing what motivates them. Building rapport and engaging students is foundational to maintaining their drive to succeed.
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