I had not thought about how to integrate students of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities into the class until this course.
Fom the reading I am reminded that in order to help adult learners be successful instructors should ask them about their prior experiances and future goals. It is also important to not allow frustrated learners to continue to grumbel or be negtive during the course of the class. This can turn the whole class into a grumbeling session and detract from learning. It is better to acively listen to the student and then redirect them to the class material being covered when they are upset.
I have learned the importance of understanding the goals of my students and the reasoning behind why they are continuing their education is important to the success of my students. Basic needs of my students also play an important part of their success. If their basic needs are not met, they may not complete the program. It is also important to listen to my students concerns, but to keep everything professional. We are there to be their instructors not their friends.
Including diverse learning starts with getting to know your students' strengths, challenges, culture and goals, learning from each other is key.
Instructors teach in groups but they also must be looked at as individuals, with different individual needs addressed
This course has given me an insight about the difference between young and mature learners. For both I understand that they can have different interests, fears, needs and frustrations and the way they see me as an instructor. I also learn the importance of addressing and listening to their concerns (intrinsic and extrinsic needs). This course has given me an understanding on how to motivate and guide the learners why they are here in school on the first place.
Students have different needs and sometimes we are their only educational support.
I have learned that as an instructor, I serve as a bridge between students and achievement of their goals. There are many hindrances or challenges that students may face that would have an impact on their academic performance. My role is to listen to their grievances and direct them to the best resources or means of resolving these problems. Also , I need to create the conducive environment for these students to direct their energies to be successful in class and thus translate this success to the workplace.
its important to get involved with students and help them set goals and plans that fit their way of learning. one on one
Adult learners have a different perspective; the class/topic needs to feel important and useful. It's important to engage with them and hear where they are coming from.
I learned the importance and difference approach to a adult and a young student to be successful.
Student Characteristics are both generational and personal to the individual students.
knowing that adults have life experiences will give you a way to connect the relevant lecture.
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i agree
I've learned in this course, most adult learners have a new sense of responsibility. Adults learners may come with interpersonal problems. As an instructor, it is wise to listen, possibly make a suggestion, and then focus back to the class, but give knowledge I am aware of the problem. I have also learned to help students to be goal orientated. Lastly, focusing on a disgruntled student can place a negative notion on the entire class. However, making sure of key words to circle back to the student.
This course has helped me to understand the students' needs other than being successful in the course. They are excited, enthusiastic, ready to learn but also they may be anxious, scared and frustrated at the same time. They need to be listened to, understood and supported appropriately so that they can be successful.
We can help students to refine their career goals by helping students to work through these three career goal components. Making informed decisions, realistic aspirations, and meaningful outcomes.
Listening to and understanding the students needs and struggles will help keep the student active in the class. I will drive the desire to continue to attend classes
Is necessary was help to other and me.
Environment is very important.
