What I have learned from this course is that it's important to hear what your student's concerns are regarding learning, and give them life experiences for them to relate to.
it is important to take in consideration that every person it is different and we need to learn how to manage that. Also the real life for an adult can impact the develop.
Understanding where the student is coming from, their unique perspectives and current life situation, is most helpful in establishing rapport and building a cohesive and meaningful learning environment. Understanding the difficulties that may come up, listening and being a neutral party, can direct that student to resources which can help; thereby retaining them in the school and decreasing the rate of attrition.
From this section I have learned that a great way to get students of all ages and ethnicities to work together is to have different students work together in small groups to learn more about each student.
It is important to know your students. Who are they? Why are they here? Where did they come from? Where do they want to be? Knowing a little something about each student will allow the instructor to offer the support they need in order to be successful. An adult learner may have a lot to offer during class discussions due to their life experiences; younger learners may learn from these real life examples.
I learned that adult learners are driven by different reasons than those learners just out of high school.
The frustration aspect of learners is interesting as well. How to hear them out but still keep it professional was interesting.
This module is very effective in instructing students of all walks of life. I am a nursing instructor who have student from all age groups, racial backgrounds and educational levels. It is important to when teaching try to meet everyone's individual needs.
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.
