Julie Stiers

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Orientation

Orientation is also essential in a student's understanding of the expectations of the school and/or the classroom.

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Introductions

I always encourage the students to submit a biography and I do the same. I think this establishes a rapport for each of the students in order for them to get to know each other.

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Student Information

Encourage our students to be competent and interested in learning and succeeding. Encourage them to do their best and ask for help when necessary.

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Orientation

It takes each and every person in an organization to make orientation successful. Students have to have all of the information on the school, the instructors and the course to be successful.

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Student Expectations

We have to provide a helpful atmosphere for our students to learn. We have to make them feel comfortable in our classroom, even if they are scared to death.

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We Must Listen To Our Students

Listening to our students and helping them in any way we can is as important as the information we are trying to teach them.

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How Do We Improve Retention

The best way to improve retention is to listen to our students. If they are having a hard time understanding the information we are trying to teach, change the way the information is delivered. If they are having issues with getting their assignments completed, change the way we are delivering the assignment. Listening is a key component to learning.

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Intervention

When a student is in need of assistance, there are many flags that are sometimes there and we don't see them at first. One of the most obvious flags, is when they are not participating in their discussion and/or turning in their assignments. That is the time we have to make contact with them to let them know we do care.

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Committment

Our committment to the student as an instructor is as important to their success as the information we are trying to convey to them. If we don't show compassion and empathy for our students, they are going to sense that feeling and it does affect their success.

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Retention

I believe that retention is the responsibility of each and every faculty member. We must make our syllabus understandable and our expectations very clear, so that each and every student is aware of what is expected in a course. They must also understand the grading practice and what to do in case they need assistance. When we are upfront with our students, that is an aide in retention.