when you teach a class you nee to link the material with the people who are in them. you can pull from each individuals past experience and use it in your class.
It is important to understand that not all students in the classroom learn, adapt and process information the same way. It is important to get to know your students to uncover their priorities and needs to provide a well rounded learning experience that feels supportive to not only younger inexperienced learners but older learners with more life experience as well.
It is important to get to know your students so that you can provide appropriate encouragement/support to them along their educational journey.
Assessing students levels of experience is important to facilitate inclusion, We have to remember that we are learners in a teaching environment.
inclusion is important because it gets all students involved and gives the feeling of being involved in their learning success
Foster a strong sense of belonging.
Engaging environment through personalized support.
Its very important for you to really see and understand the type of students you have.Also your teaching style and make sure your availability is for all your students.
I have learned that coddling students is not beneficial for them. They need to be able to adapt to the challenges that they will encounter when they leave the class.
I also learned that using real life experience for older adult learner is more helpful to them. I can't wait to try it out
Learned to be an instructor for the younger and older students, their learning style would be different and I have to adjust my teaching technique to accommodate everyone.
Students are very easy to get distracted and loose focus, as an instructor, to keep students focused, asking questions, incorporating classroom group learning activities, individual/group projects and deadlines keeps teaches students responsibilities. Makes learning fun. Monitoring each individual student and keeping the students informed of class progress, and answer students questions in a timely manner. Students are our main priority.
It's important to understand every student's situation and adapt your teaching to encourage them.
As a person who has been in my field for 30 years and performed on-the-job training for numerous people, doing it in a classroom setting is as new for me as it is for many of the students. I consider any information and advice that will help me improve and become more confident to be valuable.
I think it's important to take the time to learn about each student to know how to get them the most potential out of them be a mentor not their friend. but most importantly make it fun.
My takeaway is how to be a instructor for the younger and older students, their learning style would be different and I have to adjust my teaching technique to accommodate both age group. Understanding the student needs will improve retention and help them to achieve their goal.
People learn in many different ways, and the best avenue for helping students is to get to know them. Interact with each student to the point where you as the instructor understand what makes that person unique. Once you are at that level you can adjust your teaching style to better fit each student.
I plan to utilize these methods to increase student retention, strive to support retention by individualizing and personalizing our approach, taking time to investigate challenges, and meeting each student where they are to help them succeed.”
I learned that the physical and emotional environment of the classroom plays a crucial role in student success. The classroom should be clean, organized, and welcoming, because first impressions shape how students feel about the learning process. Beyond appearance, the space should also reflect the professional field students are preparing to enter, reinforcing the connection between their studies and future careers. A secure environment where students feel safe, accepted, and respected sets the foundation for meaningful learning.
I also learned that self-respect and acceptance are vital for adult and nontraditional learners, who often return to school after setbacks or career changes. Many students carry fears, insecurities, or comparisons to younger peers, but they bring with them valuable life experiences that can enrich the classroom. Instructors who acknowledge those experiences, encourage participation, and reinforce effort help students build confidence and a sense of belonging. This shows how important it is for instructors to balance fairness, empathy, and professionalism to meet the diverse needs of their students.
Finally, I learned the importance of the “human factor” in teaching-greeting students, acknowledging them individually, and giving consistent positive feedback. Both young learners and career-retraining adults share similar fears of failure, though they express them differently. Instructors can reduce those fears by showing respect, treating students as adults, and maintaining an open and positive learning environment. At the heart of it, students succeed not just because of content delivery, but because they feel valued, supported, and understood by their instructors.
Comment on Adriele Malone's post: I agree with you, understanding a learner’s motivation early on is key to keeping them engaged. I also think it’s valuable that you mentioned student frustrations, since being aware of those challenges allows us to guide them with empathy and provide strategies to keep them focused on their goals.
Comment on Ryan Mortensen's post: Absolutely, that’s such an important point. Cultural differences and language barriers can really impact how students experience learning, and being mindful of that helps us create a more inclusive classroom. When instructors acknowledge and adapt to those differences, it not only supports student success but also enriches the learning environment for everyone.
