When a student gets off to a bad start of the class or falls behind after a few weeks, what techniques are effective other than opening lines of communication? Most times people feel awkward about opening up to much and, as a teacher I don't want to push the issue if it is a personal matter.

Adult learners come to school with real world knowledge and experience. Often these adults have learned the incorrect or unsafe way to complete a technical task (This is the way my Dad taught me). What is the best way to shift and change their methods without damaging their self esteem?

Non traditional students are very proud. It may be hard to get them accept extra assistance as this is viewed as weakness within their culture. What is the best way to suggest extra support for these students?

We all have students with different needs. Whether those needs are age related, esteem issue or a disability of some sort. As instructors we need to take the time to identify for each student what those are. Our goal is to an effective instuctor but without knowing the student base in your classroom we will be leaving students behind in the learning experience. Each group of students will be comprised of diversity it is our jobs to apply who they are to what they can achieve and be successful individuals.

Is it important to have empathy toward your students?

Do you think students like hands on more then lecture?

I agree with the age difference and how the students work harder when they are older then the younger age students. I feel that no matter what age you are, the student needs a good support system to help them. It is also important to have supprot from there family as well as support from the instructor. I try to help the students that have english lanuage differences because I dont want them to feel anymore stress then classes can already be.

Hello, everyone. All of the reading for this beginning part of the course seemed very valuable. In particular, the "Support Systems" part caught my attention. I teach strictly online and feel my school offers abundant support for online students. For that reason, I am convinced that the "internal support system" for our students is indeed in place. I found it interesting, and a bit unnerving, that some student's "external support" (friends and family) may be lacking or missing completely. For years I have basically assumed that all of my students have family and/or friends helping them succeed in college (that’s likely based upon my own experience). As the reading suggests, having that support is easier for the student. NOT having that support, though, seems like a huge barrier for students to overcome! It makes me feel more compassionate towards my students and think more about how I can best facilitate their success. Isn’t it great when courses like this make you think more about your students; how real-life affects their success; and how to best serve them? Melonie

Sometimes when I'm bogged down with grading I have to pause and remind myself that each student needs to see something positive even if they handed in garbage.

What are some examples of effective motivation techniques that career college instructors can use in their classes?

What are some examples of effective motivation techniques that career college instructors can use in their classes?

What are some examples of effective motivation techniques that career college instructors can use in their classes?

How can reinforcement be used to motivate students?

Why is it motivating for students to see the relevancy and application of what they are learning?

What are some ways you can be a motivating instructor?

What are some ways you can be a motivating instructor?

What are some factors that contribute to student motivation?

Using real jobs from local shops in my class has really helped. When a student successfully compleats them they have confidence they will be able to proform in the field.

Why do instructors need to occasionally take time and "REFOCUS" themselves in order to be more effective with their students?

Why do instructors need to occasionally take time and "REFOCUS" themselves in order to be more effective with their students?