Keeping Your Focus on the Students | Origin: ED102
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Student Retention Methods --> Keeping Your Focus on the Students
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Engage constantly and refocus as needed to keep students on track
An instructor should keep students engaged for best results.
Stories are a good way to break up the lecture into manageable chunks and relate experience to the material.
By using both cognitive (mind) and tactile (body) aspects in the learning process, retention of material is significantly increased due to the learner developing a working memory of the material.
Build rapport, so they actually might want to listen to you and then of course keep it exciting and change it up frequently to keep engagement
learned to keep course learning fresh, lively a use techniques that will engage students.
From this module, I’ve learned how essential it is to create a respectful, student-centered environment that values each learner’s experience. Adult learners thrive when they see the relevance of the material and feel supported by an instructor who is fair, caring, and genuinely invested in their success. The “human factor” in teaching; showing empathy, respect, and consistency. Plays just as big a role in learning as the course content itself.
I gained insight into how reflecting on my own teaching effectiveness and leveraging my strengths can create a more meaningful and impactful learning experience for students.
Rapport is the development of trust, respect, and identification of common goals. By having rapport with students, instructors will have fewer student management issues and increased focus on learning.
What is your hook? Every great instructor has a hook. It is something the students come to realize exists and maybe they even look forward to it...BUT, that hook has to lead to results. If you are funny and friendly...and they don't succeed, it isn't going to matter.
I like how this module talked about setting measurable goals for our students. This is something I have thought about for myself, but not from the perspective of a teacher. I believe this will benefit me as a professor.
Nelia Diaz, Student rapport can be a powerful learning tool, we need to work to create a base of trust and respect.
I have learned to be more engaging with the students. Engagement and liveliness plays a big role for an instructor.
I learned that keeping the focus on students means recognizing their individual needs, motivations, and challenges throughout the learning process. It reminded me that teaching is not just about delivering content but about creating meaningful connections that help students feel supported and capable. I plan to apply this by being more intentional about listening to students, offering timely feedback, and making sure each learner feels valued and encouraged to reach their goals.
I'm going to build a strong rapport with students, creating new way to teach, engage, and have a supporting learning environment.
Incorporate class discussions to enhance student engagement and promote success.
Giving guidance can be the difference between a student who just gets by and one who thrives in aviation maintenance. Staying engaged helps you spot potential, correct misunderstandings early, and inspire confidence.
Instructor motivation and excitement stand out as a key factor in the success of students. It is "leading by example." It is also contagious and emphasizes that the material, principles, and process are exciting as defined by being worthwhile to assimilate.
This module gave great ideas to keep lessons flowing, but it really showed how important it is to get students involved. As leaders, we should connect each activity to professional standards and positive client outcomes.
