Comment on ashlee stanley's post: Knowing their background and their culture.
Understanding the every students brings in the class a situationg that warrants the teacher to understand them, to be able to teach them.
Comment on Amy Horak's post: target student needing support will appreciate a support.
Instructors who emphasize inclusivity, adaptability, and empathy in their teaching methods can make a significant difference in the lives of adult students, especially those with disabilities. This creates a more equitable and compassionate learning environment that benefits everyone
I learned that no matter the students age, everyone has different experiences that lead them to the point that they are at and it is important to make what I'm teaching relatable to their experiences.
As an adult learner myself, it is important to understand that each student brings different life experiences and trials and tribulations to the table and the student population in a particular class will vary. This module reminds me to remember that different people are in the class for different reasons.
There were good examples on ways to engage diverse students.
This section has taught me to be a better instructor
Students must learn to balance work, studying and life in order to succeed. Students that are coddled in the education system will struggle in the 'real' world as professional institutions will not be as lenient. Providing a supportive yet professional learning environment will model behavior that is expected in the professional setting.
I found this information to be very interesting and useful. I feel like a have a bit more of an understanding of the students and how to handle some of the roadblocks that come with instructing. Also, ways to help students feel more comfortable well navigating being a student.
Teaching an understanding the goals the students want. As a instructor it's important to show the students what the outcome of this course.
I learned the importance of discussing topics that get them to open up and want to be involved.
After reviewing this section, It brings to the forefront, the need to be an active listener and observer to help identify and aid the student to self identify, pathways to success and problems that need to be overcome to help achieve that success.
By communicating with students about their individual needs and referring them to supportive resources, they can be helped to focus back on their professional goals. Maslow's hierarch is displayed again in that you cannot meet higher needs at the apex of the triangle until basic needs are met.
I appreciate the reminder to not get involved in meeting the needs that experts are in place to meet. As an instructor, the class must go on.
"From this section I've learned the importance of seeing the classroom from my student's perspective." Comment
...I think this is a good place to start-in the students shoes. My students come in tired and disheveled after a hard days work. Most are eating junk food, for a sugar pick me up. Nobody is bright eyed and bushy tailed.
What can I give them, to keep them motivated, and interested? Light's camera, action! - Power points that are interactive, and short n sweet. ( to be continued )
I have learnt that every student is unique in their own way bring along different life experiences and driving factors that can be used in the teaching process as well as to motivate them. We as teachers also have to be a support system for the students encouraging them along the way but also be professional.
Understanding the culture and status of the student will help me to set up the proper learning environment for the student. Meeting them where they are instead of sticking to the course.
You are there to provide the opportunity to acquire the skills, competencies, and work habits needed for a successful career.
This course emphasized the importance of building a great level of understanding between myself and students. Our mutual understandings of each other will only contribute to a more productive and supportive learning environment that will provide students with the needed tools to be successful in the classroom. In order to begin fostering this environment of understanding in my classroom as soon as possible, I plan to start the class with various exercises to establish a sense of community and connection through tools like questionnaires, ice breakers, and other team-building activities.
I've learned the importance of how students' personal experiences and cultural differences play a role in instruction.
