Although I may have a student(s) who knows more about the subject than I do, my experience on the subject matter will keep them intrigued.
How to properly motivate students.
I've learned that motivation has multiple steps to it, and each of those steps needs to be attended to with students. Students also need me to focus on the WHY behind their objectives and assignments, be clear and communicate well, and engage both types of memory to build their learning scaffold.
Relating to the students with your experiences can be very helpful. Also understanding their perspectives will be invaluable toward student success.
Motivating students through enthusiasm, positive feedback, and an open learning environment is essential for their success. encouraging engagement, avoiding intimidation, and appreciating their efforts fosters understanding and progress.
Being able to relate course content to real world/working examples will help with student retention.
I want to focus on motivating my students by putting emphasis on the future possibilities for they can achieve for themselves, family, etc. I want to make the content relatable to my students through my personal expertise along side using their individual expertise to encourage them.
Encouraging students to be engaged in the classroom setting by showing them that the nursing field is exciting. Also making sure that students are able to put the pieces together and critically think.
This module has demonstrated the importance of motivating students to be successful. Showing students their instructor not has subject matter, but is equally excited about sharing this and their own personal experiences. A motivated instructor will have knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for the course material.
We have to show up enthused to teach to help foster and enthused learning environment.
knowing content with clear communications establishes trust with the student. Motivating them to be interested requires knowledge of the individual students. changing things up can help focus the students and keep them interested in the subject content.
Understanding what motivates students is key to keeping them engaged in the learning process. Adult learners come to the classroom with diverse motivations, whether it's building social relationships, fulfilling external expectations, seeking personal advancement, or simply pursuing a cognitive interest. Recognizing these individual drivers allows me to tailor my teaching strategies and reignite their enthusiasm when they face challenges. For instance, if a student thrives in group settings, I can assign collaborative projects to re-engage them. It's also important to remember that adult learners bring a wealth of life experiences to the classroom. These experiences, both positive and negative, shape their learning journey and should be acknowledged and integrated into the curriculum. By connecting new knowledge to their existing understanding, I can help them retain information and apply it in practical ways. Ultimately, my goal is to facilitate a smooth transfer of learning, where students can confidently take their newfound skills and knowledge and apply them successfully in their chosen careers.
Becoming motivated towards my job/teaching my subject is just as important as me motivating my students to learn. What can I do? Take my lectures and see how it applies to their new career in reality instead of me reading words off a piece of paper. Bring in my own experiences and how the information applied to me in the work field.
I've learned that students will feed off of the instructors enthusiasm and the important of constructive reinforcement.
We as educational providers are able to help determine our students success in both our class and with their degree.
Be an expert is not enough you need to motivate
All students have reasons why they want to learn a subject. By understanding these reasons and using strategies that engage them, I can keep students engaged and motivated to learn.
Comment on Alex Keown's post: Your comment is very accurate, I think the same
Students need to feel confident in your expertise. If they sense that you lack knowledge and cannot sufficiently answer their questions, they can lose faith in the material.
Not only is expertise in the field important, but also knowing your students and engaging with them to show how the material is relevant to their future plans and goals.
