andre marti

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Let students show what they are learning

We offer five programs here but we are going to involve two at a time to see how things turn out. This will be the first time to try something like this.

andre marti

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Let students show what they are learning

Our college is organizing an informal gathering that students can invite their friends or family to come see their work. I think it will boost morale to let them show their work without being graded or critiqued.

andre marti

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Listen to your students

The lesson in topic 3 is right. LISTEN, then get to the bottom of the problem. Some of our students go to many people before they get a clear answer to their questions. The problem is people think they are too busy to listen or, even worse, don't want to be bothered. Some people say I'm "too soft" with students or "giving in" to them. I don't feel that way at all. A student wants a voice, even if they don't get the answer they were looking for. I want students to come to me with their concerns. How else… >>>

andre marti

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How to get a troubled student to open up.

We don't have a counselor on staff. We used to, but the students wouldn't show up. When we asked them why, they just felt it wasn't that important. Some people just keep to themselves. Maybe a referral program would be best.

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How to get a troubled student to open up.

Sometimes I have students who are experiencing depression. How do I get them to open up with out getting to personal?

andre marti

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Identify student problems early.

Most students that drop here do so in the first or second term. We track attendance daily. Also, learning the students' name early on seems to make a big difference. It shows that we care enough to know who they are and that makes discussing their concerns easier.We get a sheet with the students' photo I.D., their name and program of interest. Memorize it. I wonder how many schools do this?