The needs of adult students could be different from the reular students, understanding and assisting adult students by connecting/directing to app]ropriate resources for their needs promotes learning.
I learned that the needs of the student are important to address. Most allow accomodation for soem students. You most provide a sense of authority in your area of expertise and allow the safe and supported for improved retention and learning
This course help me understand and identify the student needs and how I can assist in the retention work process.
We have to really look at our classroom environment from a student's perspective while striving to make the learning experience as student friendly as possible while pushing them to obtain the necessary skills for success
Uncovering student career goals will be helpful in establishing a teaching style
I learned not to coddle the adult learner. This will only hinder their growth
The individual goals/motivation of each student is only identified after building a rapport with the students.
I learned how to pay attention to the diversity of the students, their perspective of the class, and how to keep them interested in the class.
View the classroom from the eyes of the students. Try to understand their various needs by getting to know them.
This section had interesting information about how to mesh the range of students of varying ages. It also was helpful to go over potential frustrations that could be brought up in the learning environment to anticipate them.
That it's important and helpful to learn about the students in our class, to better understand their needs.
It is important to know the student's ability, needs, and experiences. All of this will play an important role in their learning.
It is important for instructors to recognize, identify, and respond to cues students give about frustrations and fears to aid in the retention process.
Learning about where your students are in their learning will help you as a teacher understand how to place people in groups or know how to approach different situations. It is important to know to also handle diverse classrooms as well as age groups.
I learned how to understand the different needs of students when they are thrown into a new environment. I believe that having the ability to understand the different needs of students will create a positive classroom environment and create respect between teacher and student.
I found this course to be very interesting, knowing the different age groups, cultures, and learning methods are very important for an instructor to know.
Being able to bring real life situations into the classroom will spark attention to the subject and make retention so much easier for me and my students.
I have always understood that its important to understand the background and education levels of the students in my class. A setting is not a one size fits all situation. I know from experience myself that being understood by me teacher brings a certain level of confidence and eagerness to learn and absorb the information taught in class.
Me parece muy interesante el hecho de comprender que es importante conocer a los estudiantes solo así entenderemos que cada uno tiene sus propias necesidades. Al tener este conocimiento podemos saber como motivarlos y estimularlos, así como también, darle respuestas a las necesidades que estén a nuestro alcance solucionarlas
The course covered how instructors meet the educational needs of students with diverse age, cultural, educational and professional backgrounds. Addressing students’ unique needs and perspectives is fundamental to engaging the student. Student engagement also involves addressing the challenges and frustrations. As an online instructor I find addressing technology issues beyond my abilities and access so timely referrals to help communication back with and follow up with students through the process.
