Understanding Student Characteristics | Origin: ED102
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Student Retention Methods --> Understanding Student Characteristics
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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.
An interesting thing i learned about this module, which can pertain to myself, is as the adult learners in a class may feel out of place, but once they express their knowledge of real-world experiences, i feel the students, overall would accept an older adult classmate with no problems.
From this module, I’ve learned that effective teaching requires more than content knowledge; about preparation, organization, and building meaningful connections with students. The emphasis on lesson planning, setting clear objectives, and maintaining a student-centered approach reminded me how intentional structure and communication create a positive learning environment. I also learned the value of modeling professionalism and motivation to inspire students’ confidence and engagement.
From learning about student characteristics, I gained a deeper understanding of the diverse qualities, backgrounds, and learning styles that make up a dynamic classroom environment. I learned how recognizing and addressing common sources of student fears and frustrations can create a more supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
I learned that one way to help students be successful is to look at the environment through the eyes of the students. Being mindful of how the classroom or laboratory is setup and if I could do anything to improve it is key to keeping students motivated.
In my experience so far with this material, is the gap between traditional and non-traditional students. I see now the chance to let non-traditional students relay the past experiences in the class so the younger students can lean from them also, not just the instructor.
Self-actualization becomes the goal. This should be based on transparency...why are we doing this? If we want students to reach such lofty goals we have to give them the road may to get them there.
This module gave me a good perspective as to not ignore things outside of the classroom/things of which I don't necessarily have direct control. It is important to think about what else is influencing student's ability to learn. I really liked learning about "impersonal problems" things like access to parking.
Nelia Diaz
Muy importante que conociendo las diferentes necesidades el estudiante ayuda a entender como y cuando apoyar a los estudiantes para que puedan tener exito en la clase ,ademas que los estudiantes comprendan lo que se les exige y se esfuercen por dominar los conocimientos y las competencias en su area.
