Motivating Your Students | Origin: ED102
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Student Retention Methods --> Motivating Your Students
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Bringing real-world experience to the classroom and lab, gives the student the opportunity to see that their training isn't in vain and the reality of the work world in their trade is very obtainable. Leading by example and showcasing the benefits of the trade and the perks of growing in their field, that should be a constant reminder of the potential each student has.
Connecting course material to real-life applications and student goals can increase engagement and interest.
Students need to be motivated to continue to be inspired. Especially as the course is about halfway or almost over, the initial motivation can weaken. My goal will be to show enthusiasm and give praise.
What I’ve learned is that encouraging my students and consistently showing support helps them feel confident that I’m truly in their corner. From the very start of each class, I make it a priority to get to know each student and understand what drives them. Based on my experience as an employer, I’ve also learned that every person is different—and what motivates one student may not motivate another.
Motivating and knowing what student needs is important. Essential and constant feedback is important in the learning process .
Why are the students in your class? What is their motivation? Use this information to help enhance their learning and maintain retention. What is a Career Education Student? understanding how they wish to bring life experiences into the learning process.
Reinforcement is very important- I use a colorful cone. When I throw random review questions out that are tougher and a student answers it, I give that student the "cone of knowledge" their job now is to pass it on to another student if that student suprises them with a tough answer. This not only creates "surprise" but also rewards and motivates.
I use acronyms and silly songs or impressions to assist with comprehension and retention all the time. I will usually allow the students in a group to come up with something. It works great.
Know what your students want, know who your students are. know your students
By building trust with your students, your building a relationship with them and when they need motivation youll know esxactly what that student will need in order to regain that motivation.
What I have learned is motivating and letting my students know I'm there for them will help them know I'm here for them.
I have learned that in order to keep my students motivated that i need to take initiative in showing them that im here to help any way possible to help them succeed
From the beginning of a class I try to learn and understand as much as possible about each student. From past experience as an employer, I've learned that people are different and their motivations are different as well.
I plan to teach some basic things about the topic, then show the students how they could learn similar things on their own, and reinforce that they each have it within themselves to be successful in the field.
Fun activities, discussions, and I as the instructor bringing real world scenarios to the classroom are ways I like to engage my students in the classroom. It helps that I truly love the field I am in, and I have a lot of enthusiasm to share with my students.
Create an emotional awareness with each student. Do your best to gain knowledge about each students background to build relation.
Motivation cannot just come from one person. It should be a combination of the instructor being energetic and passionate about a subject, the student wanting to improve themselves, and their support structure encouraging them.
Being able to show up and support the students to the best of my ability.
I encourage them to express their opinion and appreciate and value their response. If they have any challenges work with them to go through that.
I plan on being more prepared for the needs of the students and offering more support. Learning what the individual needs are instead of what the class is expected.
Connect with all students personally to identify needs and engage to make things fun
