AT first day I have the students tell me what their weakness is . We can all say what we are great at but everyone has trouble saying their weakness. This way, you can identify everything all at once.

i believe between the instructors and councilors most students have avenues in which to deal with stress I think having an open door policy where a student can come in and discuss most anything is a benefit to the student I also believe that most students are capable of making the right decision once they talk it out

Who is at fault when studnts drop a course or drops out all together? Attitude is a key from everyone invovled, no one is to blame it usually is a cluster of factors leading to the decision to stop. Support in all senses of the word financial, physical, morale,curriculume and sometimes even spiritual help is needed to assiste a student in making a wise decision that is right for them.

Remind your students of there career goals and keep the course you teach interesting and motivation will followe.

We have a few students in each class who are outstanding students in that they have excellent attendance ,like to help others , know and follow the rules .We call them eagle techs and they get to wear special shirts .One of their duties is to speak at orientations. They also talk with newer students in the hallways exchanging stories and offer reasurance

How does your school maintain a high retention rate for evening students? And do you enroll evening students who are not going to use your placement services upon completion of their program?

Nothing can be more important than having a community partnership with your campus. There are many students how have significant needs that can be provided by community agencies. Here at our campus we have committed to "owning the local market". This includes meeting with our local schools and business to provide our students and future students the best possible learning experience and programs available to them.

telling students what is in it for them

The concern we have on campus is attendance students must not be ignored. attending the first day is very important. due to certant amount of hours missed is a failing grade.

I like to have a great attitude while working with students

We try and help all students by giving them a chance to retake a course for free provided they give it their all.

I like to interact with students as this seems to keep them moving with a subject I am teaching.

Our school has many ways of recognizing the students and helping them with their academic and personal challenges. Most of the suggestions in the Module 3 thread we already have in place. In adult education the students do not seem to have any time available to attend non class events due to their work schedule, family commitments, and school schedule. Our students are in class for 5 hours a day, have a job that most need just to pay the bills, and then time for family. The syllabus and curriculum do not leave much time available. In the past we have had hot dog cookouts between classes and extended the start times for the students, providing them a meal and a chance to relax and eat. But that memory quickly fades. We have to constantly give them a pat on the back to provide that sense of accomplishment in order to keep them engaged. I am all for that! I am proud of anyone that chooses to learn a new career, whether it is their first career or fifteenth. I think it is the frequency that needs to be considered. With their schedules being as packed in as they are, how would you go about increasing the amount of recognition?

Over my years as an instuctor of automotive and diesel students, I've seen the incredible variety of student types that are contained within the 17-25 year old, male, single, still-at-home group that form the majority of our student body. I like to believe that all of them are better for being here than not being here. I believe they all gain self-respect and develop necessary life skills by attending these programs. All this goes beyond the particular course of study they're here for. Here, often away form Mom & Dad for the first time; they learn (or at least are exposed to) cooperative work and team skills, documentation skills, communication skills and have an impetus to improve their social skills. IF they are fortunate enough to realize this over their first few days or weeks, the real value of attending a quality training facility gaining skills in a career path that interests them is all the retention you could hope for.

Course instruction and material in itself, will take care of itself. The vast majority of teachers/educators are well trained and professional at presenting their own course material. Student very rarely drop out of class due to this issue. But the human side of the student is where the retention issue lays. I make it a point several times during the course to restrengthen the students core belief on why they started school and the rewards when they finish. What the course they are presently enrolled has to offer and the new skills they will have learned by completing the course. The greatest tool I have learnd for myself is what I call "Open Fridays". By opening up the class to speak whatever is on their minds often times allows the students to address issues that they are facing. More than likely, several of the students themselves have already addressed issues that others maybe facing and offer answers to problems at the students level. Thus allowing the instructor staff insights into problems that need to be confronted on the students behalf. Its a win, win for both student and teacher.

There is a common goal everyone needs to be involved to help achieve

Just saying Hi and showing interest in them in the hallway creates a foundation forthe future

seeing and or creating a vision, being aware of and seeing blind spots, and providing great customer service.

Model, mentor and Monitor. Most of this is accountability. We need to hold ourselves, our fellow staff members and our students accountable.

I have seen some students get so involved with outside events (out side the class room)that they have a hard time in the class room and there grades start to fall. So I recomend to them to put there studies first then there job,then see how much time they have left for the other. What is a good rule on this? How do they know how much???What advice should the teacher give???