Feli Ruth Ramirez

I have learn that stress can be acute or chronic. Stress could also positive and some affects health negatively. There are many factors of stress and when a person understands the root cause, there are ways to manage stress. A couple of ways to manage stress is get enough sleep and be kind to one self.

I have learned that helping students get ready for their jobs now and not wait until graduation. By focusing on the student's strengths as opposed to their weaknesses, gives them motivation to overcome obstacles that may arise. Also, having a good placement process and rate helps with student retention. 

I have learned that social and academic integration improves student retention. When students bond with other peers in class helps them feels connected. Academic involvement includes offering students all they need to be successful throughout the program. 

I have learned valuable information on how to help our students succeed in in their studies. Providing students with what to expect during the program, not only with the studies, but also how being a students will impact their life and day-to-day schedule. By providing the students helpful strategies to use, such as preparing their families and friends of what will be to come while they are in school. Such as, some events that the student may not be able to attend due to school studies. Also, helping the student's prepare to make arrangements for childcare, work schedules and even… >>>

The valuable information received regarding an existing commonality with students in a program is very helpful as an instructor. By understanding the commonality of the students in a program, will determine the learning activities planned in the classroom for better engagement. 

It is important to understand the life experiences and what motivates adult learners to meet their learning needs. It is also important to provide the adult students a supportive environment for learning and incorporate memory-building techniques, especially for the older adult learners.

I have learned that the majority of adult learners are motivated by life experiences and many look for purpose in life. Adult learners may require more time to learn content compared to younger learners. 

After learning the different characteristics between the five generations in this course, I am able to utilize this information to help the students learn and help understand each student better. It also will help me to understand their background to help build rapport with the students. 

I learned that instructors are to plan courses and lesson carefully and to have enough activities on-hand to fill up gaps in classroom time to keep students engaged and alert. The same is true for planning activities of learning to have enough time for the intended lesson plan. 

I have learned that incorporating a variety media and interest to the class will help keep students motivated and help see their chosen career within reach.