Understanding Student Characteristics | Origin: ED102
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Student Retention Methods --> Understanding Student Characteristics
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Understanding that every student learns differently
Having fun in class can be more challenging to create in a virtual environment, since it is harder to build energy and interaction online. However, this has motivated me even more to find creative ways to bring fun and engagement into each class. By being intentional with interactive activities, discussions, and a positive atmosphere, I am determined to make learning enjoyable and meaningful for students, even in a virtual setting.
Reading about the extrinsic needs of students, the module discusses the importance of creating a learning environment that is supportive and conducive to success. I believe that a virtual classroom can offer the same qualities when it is designed intentionally. Consistent announcements, clear and ongoing weekly communication, and regular live online sessions help create structure, connection, and support for students. When communication is timely, expectations are clear, and the instructor maintains a visible presence, a virtual environment can be just as engaging, supportive, and effective as an in-person classroom.
Understanding students needs to encourage and support them to be successful in their class
Understanding student characteristics is basically like figuring out everyone’s “learning personality." By mixing things up in class so every type of learner gets a moment to shine and we all have a little fun along the way.
Good to take a look at the class room and lab from a students perspective before you start each class.
Third try, this is where I have difficulty, but I'm very happy with the content of this course.
Get to know your students and listen when they are expressing frustration
Students have all kinds of needs encourage them they can do it!
Your students are like a book read the cover and get to know them. Learn what works for them and what works for the other students as well. You can tell when students are interested in what you have to say or discuss.
I learned that as the instructor it is essential for me to not just take a snapshot of my students, but to look at the individual portrait of the learners. Knowing where the come from and where they are intending to go can guide me in how to engage them in the classroom to ensure a positive and successful learning experience.
I learned that there will be students of different ages and life experiences that will play a part in how the student will learn and grow while in the course and as an instructor I will need to be aware of this in order to best pass on the knowledge skills needed for the student to be successful
What I learned in this topic was that overseeing a group of students requires being self-less and prioritizing their needs to ensure their success. When we become educators and our end goal it to help them complete their life goal, we must create an environment that matches each students need. To be successful, we must understand the individual student and group and create a balanced place where all can get their needs met.
Allowing students to provide their personal input into classes is very helpful to others. It gives other people an outlook on other walks of life and gives you a chance to encourage others to step out of their comfort zone.
Adult learners process and retain material differently than a student that has recently graduated from high school. It is important that we utilize real life experiences to assist with transfer of learning to help nontraditional learners with understanding and retaining the information presented within the classroom environment.
I learned to help adult students be able to use their previous life experience and apply it to what they are currently doing. Help them feel like their previous life experiences are still valid in their new career ventures.
I believe we must first care and understand where the students are in life then we can teach them affectively. our main goal is to help every student that we encounter. we can't save everyone, but we can at less be supportive.
I learned that understanding student needs is key to effective teaching. Every learner has unique strengths, needs, and learning styles, and being aware of these differences helps me tailor instruction and support. I also learned that recognizing things like motivation, background knowledge, and learning preferences can make lessons more engaging and effective. I plan to apply this by paying attention to my students’ individual needs, adjusting activities when necessary, and creating a learning environment
I think it is important to bring real life to the classroom to get to know our students and feel as though the learning experience can be catered to different needs. We are not one size fits all and I like that this highlights our individual needs.
