Understanding Student Characteristics | Origin: ED102
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Great info about the realities of different learning styles and the need to be adaptable to connect with and provide best learning environment for our students.
It so satisfying to be able to meet a student where they are at in their learning style, their life experiences, culture, and life stage. This module stressed the importance of understanding the factors to look at when working with a diverse group. I really appreciated the advice of not letting students turn challenging situations into a gripe session but at the same time, letting the students know you are listening and have heard them. In most environments in the real world the ideal often does not exist, so helping students to pivot in a classroom may be good practice for preparing them to be in the field. This problem-solving skill will help students in their professions and show them they can be problem solvers for the everyday challenges they will come across.
Not all people learn in the same capacity. Take into account that each student needs a support system and recognition to help retain and inspire what is being instructed.
Understanding the student's unique needs and being attuned to them to foster a positive learning environment that supports learning and growth.
Learning the gaps of younger and older generations. They were not taught equally due the rise of technology in the classroom. All this must be taken into consideration.
Learning the gaps of younger and older generations. They were not taught equally due the rise of technology in the classsroom. All this must be taken into consideration.
Keeping student personalities in mind as well as their life experiences can help to understand them and where they may need assistance. I don't believe that it should change the curriculum, but it does allow us to possibly tailor the presentation of the curriculum in different ways.
I learned how to meet the students where they are with needs that I can manage in order to help them succeed
I enjoy when the learner connects to the material through their own experiences and learn from their peers.
All students are different. Different learning styles, they come from different backgrounds and cultures.
Every student is an individual with their own cultural and personal background which effects their learning style and needs.
Being open and treating each student with the respect I’d except to receive. Paying attention to body language will help me understand any struggles and successes the students are having
I can meet most of the extrinsic needs of my students by going to the classroom before class starts and looking at the environment through the eyes of my students.
All students are different, different back grounds, can learn differently. Be supportive
Getting to know your students is the best way to help them understand. This way you can find way to relate or make the trade relate to them.
To try and see the learning environment as the student's sees it.
Don't approach each student the same way. Figure out what makes them different and adjust your teaching style accordingly
Retention starts with engagement. Meeting the students where they are and elevating them to where they need to be.
I learned that students are diverse in there needs, ability and motivation to be successful also important to relate to each student on professional prepared level to gain trust.
