James Jackson

Anne, there are always challenges when bringing knowledge to the masses. Does not matter if you are teaching to a group of privileged and resource rich students or a group of students that may not have had access to as many resources or learning opportunities as may be the case with others. The challenges may differ but there are challenges none the less. The focus as an instructor is to understand your students, get to know them and build relationships so when opportunities exist to take advantage of a teachable moment. An effective instructor can also take full advantage of… >>>

Very well stated Curt. I really resonated with your statement on enthusiasm and the critical role it can play in the student's motivation to learn. I am sure you have had similar experiences, most of us have, with respect to being in a classroom or some form of training where the facilitator was not that into the subject or into the act of being the class leader. Such an individual can really take the life out of even the most interesting of topics. By showing a high level of energy and interest in the subject you are teaching, you inspire… >>>

Thanks for your feedback Erika. Testimonials are a great way to help students understand they can be successful no matter what obstacles they encountered earlier in their education experience. I also like to reference biographies that detail the situations of someone in the public eye that may resonate with a particular student. I have heard of other instructors that have even assigned reading such sources to students as extra credit or some type of class project to get students to read about others that had to overcome obstacles and eventually achieved great things later in their life. Just one simple… >>>