Many students new to college do not know what it takes to be successful in the college environment. They understand good and bad grades in a general way, and they sense that they should attend classes, but that is where their knowledge begins and ends. Most instructors know what a good student is - and is not. For one thing, a good student is not necessarily the most intelligent individual in the class. By learning their characteristics, you may better understand the day-to-day and class-to-class behavior of students.

This is one thing that I like to do is to motivate my students especially when they feel that they wont accomplished thru life,or they feel that they wont get thru the grades or they feel very uncomforable with themselves.

That is my main thing on focusing on each students,especially tohse students that are quite thru the day and does not rely back or say nothing, those are the one that I really focus more as much those who think that they know more than the whole class.

The strategies for each students is the ability of learning and how to understand themself, we an teachers or instructors have to be real careful on how or what to teach as per day.

There are all different kinds of students characteristics, Me as an Instructor, I see this everyday, Students act on how they feel, and what they know and dont know, when I see this happening in my class, I manage to see the student effect of their learning and I ask them, " what can I do to make it easier for them ". I work with the student until they feel comfortable. Sometime students uses frustration and anger as their characteristics.

I am a new instructor as of 3 months ago.. I have never taught anyone before and my novice skill set is quite clear.. I know the material I am teaching but I am having a great deal of difficulty CONVEYING it to these adult learners. I dont know how to put what I have learned into words sometimes. I also notice myself saying "um and ah" alot in my instruction... I understand I am new to this and that being nervous is normal and expected. However I do not want my students to doubt my competency... Any suggestions?? Thanks:)

How would you suggest introducing the class card so students will allow you to use the information in class?

Having your students effectively apply concepts from the classroom in practical or personal settings is very extrinsically motivating. Having a student report back to you that your teaching actually helped facilitate the learning of some idea is very rewarding. In the classroom I am intrinsically motivated by the desire to be my own best self, and to constantly improve; to have a deeper understanding of subject matter, and to deliver information more efficiently.

It is true positive reinforcement is used to assist students in learning new skills.Reinforcement is effective if it is customized and valued by receiver.

This gave me more insight on how to strategies more within the class room and also how to help students get more involve with the class

Students come to class with motivation. It is our role to engage students in learning. This will reinforce and enhance their motivation. Student motivation begins with the desire to change or improve their lives. This is one of their expections when they come to us.

The REFOCUS information is SO incredibly valuable. When I started teaching at a community college (a long time ago) I remember trying to teach the class the same way semester after semester for the first couple of years. It finally dawned on me to pay attention to what I was witnessing and what the students were trying to teach me. I finally understood that allowing the class to evolve as I gained more experience as a professional and as an instructor was a good thing. Developing the skill to refocus based on what is going on with the students during the course only helps everyone to achieve outcomes.

While there are many ways we can enhance and impact student retention the two key methods for me are setting clear expectations for the students at the outset and being consistent in supporting those expectations throughout the class. The one other method that has helped me personally over the years is continuing to be a better listener. So often, the student just wants to know someone is willing to listen to their problems.

I have learned that it is important that adult students feel that they are in control.

I often like to bring in guest speakers who provide "working lunches". This provided some sense of how the workforce operates and what is required on the job.

I find that adult learners are more focused and care more about their grades. They constantly want feedback and ways to improve their learning skills. What experiences have you had?

this is a great tool to help them stay on track

I love how we can help the students get through this.

Personal Experiences can help with retention and give students hope when they feel hopeless.Mny may feel that because an instructor is working and or accomplished that they cannot sympathize.But students can find reason to keep working hard and finish school.

I feel that using different teaching styles helps you to gain and maintain student focus.I feel that giving students exposur to various ways of learning keeps them challenged yet excited.