I find that this section allowed me to understand different backgrounds and allowing the students to engage based off of those backgrounds. I see now that students can become teachers as well to help thier peers understand
Learn your students so you can better apply information for them.
Learned a lot from this. Best student retention merthod is to constantly engaginf with the students to get to know them and keep them motivated. Being motivated keeps them focused in class and will have a better outcome at the end of school.
idenifying students support systems, personal circumstances, and fears can help me to direct and facilitate their learning as well as support them in their education.
The course has broaden my opinions on student needs. It is important to try and understand their difficulties and worries so that I, as the profesor, may help them aliviate or possibly even solve these problems. That said, I must also maintain my position of authority as the professor and be able to identify if giving my attention to one student is having negative effects on the class as a whole.
Being aware of a student's intrinsic and extrinic motivations will allow for a better understanding of the individual. Allowing you to make sure they are still focused on a goal which will keep them effectively engaged in the material.
understand learning needs of students, think about extrinsic needs
There are many factors that come into play to help maintain student retention. Most commonly, students fear other factors than the class itself. Being able to help students learn by understanding these factors improves retention for schools.
I have learned it is imperative to see the classroom from the student's perspective.
Learning how important listening is
Extrinsic needs to intrinsic needs of students in learning environment for retention in program and succeeding in learning.
Using real life experiences is key. Most people can relate to real life experiences.
Have the students set a realistic goal is the key to succeed
i have found that having a postive enviroment is importatnt to student retention and behavior.
I learned as an instructor, considering Maslow's basic needs list is a factor when setting your students up for success
This course was helpful to me, allowing me to understand the importance of putting students perspectives, needs, and culture diversity into priority. Sometimes we think that students come from the same type of learning environment, when in reality each individual is different. Students should be encouraged by giving them information related to their career goals to keep them on track and engaged.
You have to get to know the students a bit to know their ability to learn and what they need to learn comfortably without inhibitions .
It is important for the instructor to focus on both the intrinsic and extrinsic factors of the students that are having struggles with the class.
I learned the importance of supporting your students in a way that will promote confidence and a wholesome learning environment. Its important to understand each student and their individual needs. There are students coming into the classroom with all different diversities and backgrounds. Its important to acknowledge those differences in a supporitve non bias way; while providing differentiated lesson and supportive materials and resources. Being a active and good listener is also a important assest to have.
I learned how important is to identify our student needs to support their learning, and to motivate them in their learning because they want to succed!
