Zhanna Martirosyan

From this reading, I learned that support systems are essential for student success, and they come in both external and internal forms. External support systems involve family and friends who help students manage responsibilities like childcare, housing, and transportation, while internal support systems come from the school and instructors. These include financial aid, tutoring, equipment, and, most importantly, encouragement from faculty. For some students, especially nontraditional learners, the support from their instructor and institution may be the only help they have, making it crucial for teachers to offer validation and guidance.

I also learned that motivation and career goals play… >>>

ACCSC emphasizes community and industry alignment through Program Advisory Committees (PACs), ensuring program relevance and student success. Schools must hold regular PAC meetings with proper documentation. Externships must follow structured guidelines and be assessed by qualified personnel. Compliance with these standards supports quality education, graduate employability, and institutional accountability in ACCSC-accredited programs.

ACCSC modernized library standards, allowing schools to provide resources traditionally or digitally. Learner resources must be integrated into curricula, with staff support. Schools must document student services, advising, and transcripts. They must retain financial and employment records for five years. Distance education programs must meet the same student service standards as on-campus programs.

ACCSC ensures institutions offer well-structured programs that prepare students for career success. Program design acts as a bridge between students and their goals, requiring accountability, evaluation, and accreditation. Schools must document student progress, ensure competency-based assessments, and obtain approval for distance education. Accountability in student outcomes and employment rates is essential.

I've learned that student engagement is fundamental to effective learning, but the level of engagement can vary significantly among learners. While some students thrive on novelty and variety, others prefer a more routine approach. To optimize engagement, instructors should tailor their strategies by connecting lessons to students' individual interests, providing timely reminders, and offering a range of interaction methods with the course content. By applying such a personalized, multifaceted approach to maintaining engagement, I would aim to help all learners build self-regulation skills and stay motivated, ensuring their overall academic success. This module was helpful. 

The principle of action and expression recognizes that students have diverse strengths and challenges. To accommodate these differences, instructors should provide flexible assessment options, such as alternative media and tools, that enable all learners to demonstrate their knowledge effectively. By cultivating an environment where learners can express their understanding creatively, instructors can promote equitable opportunities for success and growth, particularly for students with disabilities. This module was very informative. 

Effective learning requires making information accessible and enabling students to transform it into applicable knowledge. Instructors can facilitate this process by activating students' prior knowledge, employing analogies, and highlighting key relationships within the material. Additionally, providing alternative representations for important vocabulary and translating culturally exclusive terminology can enhance comprehension. Furthermore, offering course materials in multiple languages and leveraging translation tools can further support inclusive learning for all students. This module is pretty helpful. 

The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework aims to make learning accessible and effective for all students by offering flexibility in content delivery, student engagement, and assessment methods. UDL principles may help learners possess diverse needs, backgrounds, and abilities, necessitating a more adaptable approach than the traditional "one-size-fits-all" model. I am looking forward to apply this in educational system.