This module reminds me that each student is different from another due to age, job experience and how they view education. IT is important to kee them engange to spark interest in the sybject and always give varety of teaching approach to ignite interest and help refocus.
as an intructor you must continuously find ways to draw students in and engage them in the learning process. I thought the idea of shaking things up occassionally to re-energize the class was valuable.
Planning is key! You don't have to be an expert...just be willing to organize, strategized and be flexible. More importantly believe in the work/process of assisting students in their acheiveing their career goals.
The importance of motivation and enthusiasm and how it applies to learning for adults
Confidence, enthusiam and keeping my my attaention on my sutudents is very imperative.
This module was a great reminder about how to REFOCUS about half way through the term and gave some practical examples of how to do this and involve the students in the process.
I really like the idea of REFOCUS
The need to understand difficult students is important.
I love the REFOCUS tool! Will definitely implement
I think the refocus tool might be helpful for many instructors, myself included. It is easy to lose the excitment and appeal of the course halfway through, but finding ways to keep it exciting can motivate myself and my students.
I learned the importance of REFOCUS
Help students develop into successful learns by identifying the reason they enrolled in the class. Build a rapport with students.
Reaching all students including those who may have difficulties or are difficult is a good sign of engagement.
I love the part about expressing genuine interest and enthusiasm in your subject material. The "energy" in the room first flows from the instructor. If it is lacking, the students will cue in on this and adopt a similar mentality. The students cannot care more about your content than you do!
Cheers,
Chance
Keep learning engaging by telling stories and creating learning situations that captivate and engage the students.
Remind the students on class assignment achievements and encourage successful completion of assignments. Students are concerned with how well they are doing and need to hear from an instructor about where they stand with their grades. This is an opportunity for change for students to work smarter on the second part of the class.
This module reminded me to stay motivated and focus so that students can remain engaged in their learning.
Asothers had mentioned the REFOCUS factor. I wasn"t aware of the concept. I tend to use it!
By using interesting surprises during lecture, I am able to keep the attention of the students and keep them focused on the topic. Asking them questions throughout the lecture allows me to "wake them up" if they are not followoing along.
Tell stories to keep students engaged. They may have information/situation to offer to expand on ideas/concepts. Make sure learning objective are measurable, if student can see their progress it will inspire their commitment to learn.
