This course helped me to have a better understanding of how to work with all students.
I learned how students of different ages are motivated and learn differently. As a student at an older age myself, I see how I changed as a student from the time I was in my 20's to as a student in my 50's. Very interesting.
I have learned that we should factor in the journey of our students. They are not the traditional student so we need to be respectful and mindful that their learning styles will be different from what we typically would assume from in a student. We should be open and listen to their needs, support them in a way we can and help facilitate their learning to the best of our abilities.
Comment on Daniel Reuther's post: I agree that this will be beneficial when engaging an adult learner. It could also promote student participation in the classroom setting and help students feel more comfortable in the classroom environment.
It is important to understand the "why" the student has chosen this route and also help them to sustain and achieve their desired goal.
Limiting distraction and being a supportive instructor is key.
Learn your students. They learn from you. They come to class to be taught something completely new to them. Everyone has different lives and struggles. We all learn and obtain information differently. This is my chance to connect with another human being that made a huge decision in their life, and I get to be a part of that.
I have learned thru this discussion that it's always important to understand the students needs and previous experiences as a reference on how a students expectations in your class will determine the enthusiasm they will have to be engaged and encouraged. Learn to get to know your students.
Motivating and retaining student interest can only happen if basic needs, both physical and psychological, are met; so tools must be available for everyone to reach their individual goals. Additionally, each student wants validation of both successes and challenges. Getting to know each student provides opportunities to acknowledge successes and provide advice and guidance for challenges. Ultimately, each student approaches the learning process based on their reason for being in class but all learning ultimately satisfies a need for self-actualization and esteem.
Utilizing both intrinsic and extrinisc motivating factors aids in student retention.
In this section, I have discovered the importance of getting to know and comprehending my students, enabling me to provide them with the necessary assistance and support for their success.
The course was full of useful information. Everyone has the desire to feel heard and like they belong in the classroom. Creating a proper learning environment that makes students of different ages and backgrounds feel safe and comfortable is critical. While supporting their individual desires to better themselves. Working with people and helping better themselves is a wonderful experience, getting to know the individual and their learning style. It is always good remember to maintain a Professional Teaching environment, so the students get the most out of it and don't feel like they're wasting their time.
I think this was good information. A lot of this was stuff I already knew.
the amount of time that an instructor will be in front of his/her students will determine the kind of interactions, for example one month versus 3 months. In the case of 1 month, the journey, destination and activities will be the key to retention because its either they are board or not. Requesting that the ship be turned around will cause in-securities for everyone else.
great read i will use some of these methods
This section of the course reminded me of the importance of learning about why my students enrolled in the program as well as what their individual backgrounds and experience include. By beginning with this information I can better anticipate the students needs and understand their frustrations when they arise, allowing me an opportunity to help the student before they are in a position of leaving the course. I also learned how important structure is to my classroom and how a "coddling" or "babysitting" mentality harms the class environment.
Maslow hierarchy of needs has been an age-old philosophy, used to understand the importance aspects of our students, as it relates to their characteristics.
Adult students come with enthusiasm to learn, and need educational supports that are unique to their situations.
The presence of diverse cultural and life experiences poses challenges for instructors in effectively establishing connections with every student, comprehending their career aspirations, and involving them through innovative teaching methodologies. Embracing a non-traditional approach to instruction can potentially yield mutual success for both students and instructors. The foundation for achieving this lies in cultivating a rapport of trust between students and instructors. Such a rapport fosters an environment wherein students feel comfortable unveiling their thoughts, concerns, challenges, and other pertinent aspects to an instructor.
I think cultural compentency is vital
This course was helpful to better understand students needs and to help them succeed. No student is the same, and we need master a techneque that will reach out to all of them. Don't allow your students to suck you in to thier frustrations.
