We need to observe and use the information the students provide whit his age, experience and behavior so we can use to help them to understand and retain what they learning at class.
Teaching adults is very different from teaching children or teenagers. Adults are more motivated to learn so they need more specific information about how the course works, the dates, the objectives, punctuality, etc. This information leads us to be more explicit in each subject's syllabus and in the course's introduction. It is important that students can perceive in me the accessibility of being a listener to any concerns they may have. I must be responsive to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds, languages, and cultures, and plan my classes accordingly. Group work can foster a need for belonging in students as well as openness to appreciate the richness that others bring from their past experiences. I must support and encourage my students at all times and create guidelines and moments that allow them to be successful and to self-evaluate their success. I must listen to their concerns but not get caught up in situations extrinsic to the classroom.
I find that it is important to know that every student is not the same. it is imperative to learn my students and get to know them so that I can cater to their needs. By knowing what goal that they are trying to achieve, I can also incorporate that in the lesson so that it's relatable to them.
At this stage of the course I learned the importance of knowing the objectives of my students and their needs since knowing them well and identifying them can help me develop strategies that help them when it comes to understanding complex classes
I have a better understanding of what the students needs truly are due to listening more. Leading more with encouragement. Making sure the students understands the reason "why" behind what we are communicating them.
Understanding the backgrounds of my students is a very important part to teaching them well.
This course has helped me understand that by assigning students of different ages to work together in small groups, there is an opportunity to develop an appreciation of what each of them can bring to the class. By encouraging their efforts and validation, they can be successful in the course, this type of support can be useful to maintain their focus on their career goals.
Very good information, but if communication is meant to be a two-way street... adult students might need to bring up concerns they have.
To look after a students needs will increase their chances of successfully completing the course.
I learned that gleaning on the experiences of your students as well as your own experiences can enhance the learning experience and give validity to what is being taught. Thus cementing the value of the curriculum to the students.
I learned age and culture has role in students learning style. Motivation for learning will range, we can always support it with career goals. Also, treating the teaching/learning environment as a real life experience will give them confidence.
Aside from meeting basic needs and offering proper encouragement, students can benefit greatly from working in groups with age diversity. Many aspects of offering comfort and encouragement do not have to come directly from the instructor. They can also come from peer to peer interactions amongst the students in your course.
This course helped me more efficiently engage with the student perspective, and will allow me to tailor my responses and discussions to individual student needs and learning styles.
In this module I learned that it is very important to take the time to learn each individual student. Learn about their career goals, why they are in this course, what helps them retain information best.
Understanding why students are in class and their different goals is helpful for knowing how to engage them in the classroom.
This module helped think about the student perspective. Each has their own experience, expectations, bias, and resignations.
understand the student so you can help there learning process
Comment on Martha Rodriguez's post: I agree and it will be helpful through all my future courses.
I must before everything else get to know about my students to include age, disabilities, social origins, career goals etc.
Communication with my students as adult learners
