Within this area, I've learned to know your students as best you can, taking into consideration their background, if they have things going on at home, if things in the classroom and out of it are affecting their performance. It gives different ways to help us as instructors to be able to adapt per se. it generalizes it but getting to know the students, their goals, their wants within the course they are obtaining to perform within the trades. different learning and teaching methods can be used to get the course across and ensure the future tradesmen and women are going into their next job with the basics, and with that a strong foundation to build on.
This course demonstrates the importance of considering students holistically. It charges the instructor with the great responsbility of not only providing subject matter instruction but with engaging the students and meeting them where they are to facilitate their learning and success. The greatest take away for me is being able to successfully adjust for the students' age, motivations for pursuing higher education, and what they need to succeed in their endeavors; be empathetic while remaining professional, being facilitative while preserving the stucture/flow of the course to promote success for all.
I like the reinforcement of how to handle difficult situations with students - to remain calm, not let the situation escalate, not allow the student to turn class into a personal grip session.
Adult learners have a base set of needs that differ from youth learners. It is important to allow life experiences be applied to learning experiences and prevent everyday real life from hindering classroom learning.
From this course and forum, I was able to better understand the importance of learning types and styles. As an instructor seeks to understand the specifics of today's classroom based on a number of factors including the student's age, social situation, desire to learn and previous experience in the field of study.
Comment on Gerald Dyer's post: Very well said my sentiments exactly!!👌🏽
Comment on Chris Dube's post:Great point I agree
This section helped to solidify my understanding of the variety of journeys that students are on when it comes to attending college. It was helpful to refresh on seeing each student as an individual.
It takes insight to be a great instructor. Understanding the nuances of the student and also their age has a lot to do with it. The younger they are in Vocational training the more used to following rules in school, however; older adults want to get in train and get out so they can take these new skill sets to a new vocation.
Classroom aids and equipment are essential .
Understanding the subject matter is infectious in the classroom. When the student knows that the instructor knows what they are talking about, it becomes that much more convincing.
Student retention starts with a solid foundation with the student. Success begins with the students ability and willingness to learn. Teaching can further the students success by using informative teaching and instruction methods . Maintaining an interesting classroom can make or break the learning environment .
To this point I feel this course enables those participating (us) that every student regardless of age or reason for attending a class has their own personal reasons for being in that class. Our jobs as faculty is to recognize those motivators and use them to connect and enhance their learning experience. Each student learns differently, and we need to understand their method and utilize our teaching skill sets to help them grow.
It is important to understand individual needs and goals. I plan to encourage and support my students through whatever challenges they face to achieve their goals. I found the course very helpful.
I have learned the importance of connecting with your students to best be able to aid in there learning.
Being a good teacher is first and foremost about listening.
Talking directly to students can help better know what assistance and instructional support they need.
Allowing students an opportunity to feel comfortable and accepted in their program opens doors for better learning
Put yourself in your students shoes when it comes to viewing the classroom. There may be a wide variety of age groups with the class.
This Course has taught me that understanding students real life situations will help me in educating them.
