I enjoyed learning about the REFOCUS tool.
Enthusiasm for the content can be contagious and draw the students in
From this module, I learned the importance of evaluating student engagement and adjusting class sessions based on student feedback. Additionally, it is important to vary class sessions in order to promote student engagement.
This part of this section that stuck out to me talked about working with different students int he class who may speak up themselves or getting others to speak up.
Learnativity. More motivation leads to more information acquisition, more memory development and more student success. It is important to keep information in small chunks and provide active learning opportunities for students to immediately use the new information. This will also increase their self confidence in the material and keep them on track to progressing. Keeping variety in instruction will help with mid-term slump and help students and instructor refocus and reinvigorate.
keeping them engaged by interactions from all
I have learned the importance of variety and surprise in keeping students engaged and reaching all learning styles. I will be evaluating my lessons to incorporate these ideas in my lesson plans.
Games and other ways of learning are often good for remembering information as it gives them something to relate to. Changing things up can also help with attention span.
This segment is a terrific reminder that teachers must develop an internal mechanism that reminds them to do what is called in technical operations a, “health check.” This is a total operational check out of a particular system, specifically in aircraft maintenance, at a specifically planned interval, when a thorough operational check of the system and related components are checked out for continued service. Teachers/instructors need to build in a similar checklist of items to review so they can maintain their own personal – HEALTH. And as the leader of the class, or as I like to say, “Chief Executive Facilitator,” they need to remind their students that they each need to do the same.
Now days, each of us is walking about with a pocket computer i.e. a “phone” in which it has a calendar of which can be set up for periodic reminders. Set some dates and live by those dates! Empowering yourself to focus on your well-being should be a purpose worthy of a small investment in time to ensure you and your students establish the objective of avoiding burden.
As a teacher we cannot burden ourselves with trying to be perfect. We are human and have to be as authentic as we possibly can. We as teachers have to be ourselves. When dealing with strong or difficult students, we have to engage them with challenging things to keep them focused and engaged.
"Learnativity" emphasizes active participation in the learning process, letting learners transition from beginner to expert confidently.
Using Crisis situations to help develop critical thinking.
I consider incorporating varied teaching methods that engage students' intellect and emotions. Creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable exploring new concepts.
Having experienced the midterm "slump" during my studies, having the REFOCUS tool will be useful to aid students and myself as the instructor to get through it quickly.
The course is a reminder to keep the presentation process fresh, while alternating different types of material, in order to maintain student enthusiasm.
Keeping things interactive and short, keeps attention high and responsive, allowing short interactive breaks with students is a really good way to keep them engaged with the process of engaged learning and wanting to stay engaged due to the excitement of learning something new.
Connecting the material to real life situations, and possible uses in the work place
Respect the fact that these are adult learners and understand what it takes for them to work, take care of families, and go to school. Make class engaging and the material relevant to give students a sense of pride in what they know and what they are learning.
Prepare thoroughly and protect the learning environment and respect the role of management and what you are teaching.
It’s important to never waiver with keeping your course content interestingly intriguing!!
