Discuss the importance for student participation in sustaining a positive learning environment.  How does direct interaction between peers, an instructors motivate the learning environment and make learning fun?

I was thinking the biggest barrier is that it is time-consuming to prepare a video lecture - screencast prior to the in-class active learning.  I am curious what other peoples thoughts are on other barriers. 

Understanding that 65% of the work force requires an education it is important that we assist adult learners with achieve their goal of getting a degree. I have learned that it is very important to retain our Adult Students by considering that they have families and jobs. But using their life experience to help in the process of obtaining their degree.

learning different wants and needs as an instructor and of the students.

Is good to be reminded that my students go as I go. Making sure that I am positive and up beat with the topics and courses that I teach.

I have often had problems getting younger students to participate especially if they are straight out of high school. Even when mixing the group up they tend to be very shy and are afraid to verbalize their opinion.  

I am interested to know how some of my peers get to know the students and understand their needs so quickly.  Is it through an ice breaker, or discussion board to understand the previous concerns discussed?

Thank you for your insights.

some classes have diverse students, to keep them engaged, put them together in small groups

Extrinsic is a goal 

A key to success

Content was extremely helpful

The student feeling confidence in themselves is the number one important thing, everything else will naturally fall into place 

Creation assignments that may align with real world experiences.

how can i use these techniques to become a better instructor? how or what can others advice for a new instructor when they ask a question where i might be doubtfull of my response or dont quiet know how to complete explain or even answer a questiont they may have? 

i love the material i have learned from this module, it has prepared me for my first day of class, and i was able to apply some of these methods.

    I find sometimes it's tough to teach older student that may semi related to what is being covered do to changing there bad habits or get them awy from a comfort zone that they may be used to. I find finding a topic and discussing different ways to look at it.

More empathy and applying what has been learned.

It is mentioned that it is the responsibility of the instructor with students of diverse backgrounds in diverse settings to bring students to a level of sophistication. I am taken back by this. What do you mean by that? What group of people are you refering to? It is mentioned at one point that each person has something to offer and can be shared. I am confused.

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Influencing Student Motivation --> Two Types of Motivators: Intrinsic & Extrinsic

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Influencing Student Motivation --> Two Main Issues: Security & Autonomy

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