How we Approach students has a big effect on the response we get from them. As instructors we all want to be respected by our students, however It is of paramount importance that we understand that respect is a two way street, how we interact with any student makes a huge difference in the outcome. If we see ourselves as superior to our students, this attitude will come across in our interaction and the student will pick up on it right away. The only difference between us and our students is many years of experience, on a human level everyone deserves a level of respect, I have found that when I practice this in my dealings with my students the respect I get in return is amazing K.Torres Avondale

Their frustrated because they have to work at it , and it's not just given to them , basicaly it's not easy.

starting the new class can always be a challenge if the class setting is fun the instructor honest and sincere. show the student you care but have class control don't be a tyrant but be strict you can always loosen up but being their friend right off the bat is usually a mistake

When discussing your own carreer paths with students don't just talk about the good stuff talk about your own short comings your own failures this let's the student know that we don't do it right all the time

I have seen an issue where a student's frustration with a government agency almost derailed her in class. This external frustration occupied so much of her thought processes that she couldn't focus on what she was doing. Learning to recognize those issues in students and redirecting their focus will be one of the major challenges for us as instructors.

Acknowledge students positively I have found that a student will respond as he is acknowledged. If the instructor has a positive attitude and acknowledges the student pleasantly at all time, in the hall ways or at the door, and even away form the campus. The word gets out and students come in to the class with the expectation that this is going to be a pleasant experience, and they will like the instructor before they have formally met. It is contagious try saying good morning or hello to every one you pass, it will come back around

i have found that if a student is beging to lose the spark the drive the ambition what ever is was that caused the excitement in the beging is easy to recindle and get the excitment going again just get them to talk

If the instructor is not enjoying the class the students won't either. Be creative with the subject and find something about it that could make it a fun time with a little extra effort. That will keep them coming back.

This is why we need to be prepared for our class before the first time we see them. If possible go over your roll sheet and check up to see how diversfified your class is going to be. Most of this information is available if you know where to look and spend the time to look for it. You can also take notes during the early part of the class to help you plan future classes. You must be ready to make minor changes in your lesson plan if necessary to see that it fits the class. Remember they are there to learn so be ready to make adjustments if necessary. Having been a professional soccer coach, I know I couldn't do a shooting drill if my goalkeepers were out injured.

I teach computer classes, some of which include keyboarding. If you’ve ever taken a keyboarding class, you may understand that the repetition can become boring for the students. My primary challenges have been to keep motivation high and make it relevant not only to their educational career, but also to their future career goals. I find that by deviating from the canned curriculum I can keep the motivation high. Every other class period, I use Internet typing games, PowerPoint games my colleague and I designed, simulations of what they may encounter in the workplace, and other relevant material that breaks up the monotony. For some students, the “Ah-ha” moments come through these deviations.

Just wondering what others experiences have been. If you have any level of student frustration (in my case it's been primarily a student's (perceived) limitations such as a lack of resources combined with rules and impersonal problems. I know students will vent their frustrations out of the classroom with other students which cause a decrease in motivation. One student possibly lowers the value of the overall experience for the others. Anybody else feel this happens and have any advice on preventing it or minimizing it? - Mark

Some students need more than others,but in all cases treat everyone the same.I had to learn new way to help the one s that needed it more without offending them, because some of those student will not come to you,you have to help them.

age difference can be a concern for alot of people not being able to fit in or not being accepted by others. Ive had that experiance.Have you?

We have discussed retetion in this module my question is some students will not be able to succeed in the field we are instructing in. I have been at a lose for words to tell these students this is not for you.

I find that when I have my students perform a task repetitively to the point that they can do it in their sleep that is when the ah-ha moment comes....finding them doing something that is very easily done now that they have done it so many times they can clearly see how they have progressed over the amount of time from their beginning of the class. This lets me know confidently that no matter where this student goes into they can perform this task easily.

I find that midway through the course if I give the class a knowledge review or quiz and they can actually see just how far they have come from when they first started the class....then as I go over the quiz and we see how well they did I will ask the class just how many feel they could have passed this quiz before taking the class...and then they see everyone in class are all in the same boat and that they are all learning together....this really proves to them that they truely are getting the information and making progress.

I have found that by building good rapport with students, understanding them, knowing about their hobbies, and interests, but not being too personal has helped me, help them with a little better approach to some of the ways I would deliver the information to them by knowing what excites them and by putting that excitement into their education and the delivery of the information I give them.

We get all types of students age,ethnic,disabilities. We have to adjust and Instruct to there needs. We need to cater to the class thats in front of us at that time and the next class we have will be completly different.

Regarding cultural diversity, I remind the students that if they speak other languages, put that on their resume. It may help them to aquire a job.

Your attitude towards the subject,school, curriculm, etc, will be noticed by the student body. Be positive, love what you do, and be excited about the subject matter. If your not, ask to be cross-trained to a new clinic so you will be challenged again.