Making learning more fun is beneficial to the student and the teacher.
Make learning fun
Prepare for the class
BE passionate about teaching and the subject matter to keep students engaged.
coming from training one on one in a shop, its easier to learn who a person is, what they like, what sets them off and work around and through those issues is sometimes challenging, and a lot of the strategies in this section are new, and some i have already been using, to implement them in a larger group should be interesting and i look forward to growing as an instructor and will take any strategies i can to help move me forward.
I have learned to positively motivate through every lesson. Make sure the students are included in learning.
Make learning fun and exciting, helping them include their own experience.
Create an atmosphere where students will be able to connect their life experiences to what is learnt in the classroom. Make them feel free to take risks, make mistakes in class and help them by correcting them in a caring way. Do not embarrass them for any reason but let them feel appreciated for their efforts
As a semi new instructor, I have learned that showing passion for what is being taught keeps them interested longer in each subject.
I have learned that the reinforcement is the important part of the teaching process.
Great teachers inspire learning and use a variety of strategies to ensure students retain and apply their learning in different contexts.
Get to know your students and be excited about your content
It is very important to be prepared and to know your students.
Dont scare or intimidate students being demanding.Teach with enthusiasm and vigor.
It's important to prepare for classes and show enthusiasm for the subject that we're teaching so that students ar emore enganged
Creating and maintaining a learning environment when there are so many distractions will be a challenge but by helping students stay motivated, keeping course material relevant, and being dedicated to sharing knowledge will be vital in overcoming barriers to learning and fear of not making their goals.
I learned that students enter educational programs with a variety of motivations, ranging from building social relationships and meeting external expectations to pursuing personal advancement, giving back to the community, or simply learning for the sake of learning. Both younger and older learners bring unique perspectives, some seek validation or a fresh start in life, while others enroll out of curiosity or even boredom. Regardless of their reasons, recognizing these different motivations allows instructors to better engage students by connecting coursework to their personal goals and needs.
I also learned that career education students share common traits that instructors should address: they are goal-oriented, relevancy-oriented, and practical. They want clear pathways to their objectives, meaningful applications of what they learn, and practical skills they can use immediately. Student motivation is strengthened through reinforcement, retention, and transference. By using consistent positive reinforcement, instructors not only help learners master skills step by step but also build their confidence and engagement. This highlights the importance of designing courses that are structured, relevant, and supportive of students’ real-world aspirations.
Blend episodic (events) and semantic (words) memory to aid in retention. More lab time, more group work, less lecturing. Everything I teach is already online somewhere.
Make learning fun 🤩 not intimidating
That learning can be fun even when it seems challenging the real fear is not not knowing the subject, but never understanding and clarifying and feeling comfortable within it
Make learning exciting and not intimidating
