i learned about engaging and motivating the class. different experiences motivate different students of all walks of life.
To effectively support the class, it is important to start with strong motivation and build individual connections with students. Moving forward I will continue to adapt my teachings to adapt to student's needs.
I learned about different ages, backgrounds and paying attention to the learning environment for the student to be successful.
No matter how many times you have taught the same class there is always the potential to learn something new. Also always keep a close eye on the students and see if any could benefit from extra help.
Being flexible and truly conneding with students of all ages will promote their success. It is critical to build connections to keep students motivated and engaged in the course activities.
I’ve learned that being flexible and observant allows me to better connect with students and support their success. Moving forward, I plan to apply this by paying close attention to how students respond to instruction and adjusting my approach to meet them where they are. Building those individual connections can make a big difference in keeping students motivated and engaged.
In order to efficiently help the class as a whole, you must start out with a strong level of motivation to keep them encouraged. You must take the time to know each student a little better individually to ensure that they are given the most helpful focal points of studies if necessary. This also helps you orchestrate the class smoothly knowing each student's strengths and weaknesses. Keeping the students involved and creating a plan that the students can relate to keep them engaged and a lesson to reflect from that assures every student that they are indeed gaining the knowledge they need to be successful.
Diligent observation with an eye toward each students strengths and needs can ensure a broader success for the class, and individual student, if the instructor is mindful about what those needs look like and provide the students with resources as simple as patience or encourgement.
It is important to learn what your student's motivations are for seeking future education. Is it their field of choice or did they pursue it due to other reasons such as financial incentives? In addition to learning their motivations, it is helpful to learn what their view on education and how their previous experiences shape how they view the learning experience.
As a teacher, it is very crucial to understand the classroom diversity in terms of students' need; students' expectations from teachers, peers, and of the classroom environment; students' acceptance, validation and recognition; students' disability awareness/need; and students' methods of learning. Understanding such diversity of the classroom allow teachers to practice what type of behavior to model, how to demonstrate a lecture, additional support and instruction needed, how to group students for 100% productive and engaging discussion etc.
It is vitally important to not only get to know students, but it is also vitally important to meet them where they are. The life experiences of adults, teens, and young adults are vastly different, and the instructor must be aware of these differences to effectively facilitate learning. Additionally, I learned the importance of the surveying the learning environment prior to instructing students; I never considered surveying the classroom environment from a student perspective. Additionally, I learned how to better manage student and instructor relationships by avoiding getting roped into student conflicts with other individuals and/or departments. Maintaining professionalism is key!
Teaching adults may require more attention to detail than teaching the traditional school aged students. Being aware of the different backgrounds of students and the stages of adulthood they are in will be very important. Adult students are in school for different reasons but to get to the end goal is the same process. Knowing your students and what they are dealing with in life, from a high school grad to a professional seeking to advance in his/her particular trade or someone looking to make a completely different career change is going to determine how you contribute to that process. The cool part is that we as Instructors have been where they are and have actually done what is required to reach the same goals they are pursuing. They already have the desire to be something our jobs are to recognize the different challenges each may have and provide the best support. For them to see what they want to become in real life makes it more personal and in turn motivates them to want to do whatever it takes to complete the process. Understanding their individual challenges and using knowledge from our own experiences to address their needs will be our responsibility as the teacher in this relationship.
Knowing the age group of the students helps the instructor to group students based on experience level; for example, students who are older grouped with students who are younger can be beneficial, in that both groups can learn from each other's perspective.
Hola a todos y todas
En esta experiencia, se puede identificar las características diversas de los estudiantes, y a modo de reflexión considerar sus necesidades y motivaciones. Los estudiantes se matriculan para aprender una habilidad, ser competente en un área, adquirir otro conjunto de habilidades, perfeccionar una habilidad, tener éxito y hacerlo bien, y sentirse involucrado e interactuar con la gente. También lo externo, institución, docentes, tutores, grupos sociales influyen en su proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Everyone has different learning methods and life experiences that can play a role in how each student picks up on material given to them. work load, family differences, transportation issues, ect. can play a role in how effective they can take in lessons in the classroom.
I will be a forever learner, and over the years my learning style has changed and evolved, as to be expected. I really appreciate the time and attention paid to support learners of all ages, backgrounds, etc. I encourage any and everyone to expand their knowledge, utilize their brains and never stop learning
I have gained valuable insights into how to effectively engage my students, who are primarily adult learners with an average age of 28. One of the key takeaways has been the importance of relevance—ensuring that the learning materials and activities are directly connected to their personal goals, career aspirations, or real-world applications. Adults tend to be more motivated when they see a clear purpose behind what they’re learning. I’ve also become more aware of the need to foster a supportive learning environment. This includes creating opportunities for peer collaboration, being accessible and responsive as an instructor, and encouraging open dialogue and feedback. Adult students often juggle multiple responsibilities, so flexibility and empathy play a significant role in maintaining their engagement.
Adult learners learn mostly by their personal experiences which become applicable in a learning setting. As instructors we must learn to encourage our student while still maintaining their focus on career goals. There are many type of learners, however all have one goal to master their knowledge and skills to thrive in their work field.
Learning the different ages, background, and reasons that motivated these students to continue their education is my starting point to working with them on an individual basis. Not all students will be forthcoming with their personnel experiences until they feel comfortable....and sometimes that takes some time. Respect for fellow classmates is a given and also to be helpful to one another. Classroom mantra.... when you help others, you are helping yourself. It seems to work, and they make a friend in the process.
Different students have fears for different reason. Knowing why students are in the class can help you to structure it properly so they will be motivated to be there and participate. Adult learners need to relate the class to what they want to achieve and apply to their life now.
