Being respectful in class is important, making space for others in class to participate and keep them engaged helps class dynamic. It is also important to tailor information for each individual student to make sure they succeed.
I have learned that connecting real life to the material will make the content more engaging and build more trust with the professor.
real life application is the key to retaining material
Through this module I learned both key theoretical concepts practical skills that deepened my understanding of the subject. The material helped me how to connect to real-world applications particularly in areas such as problem solving, critical thinking and effective decision making.
I learned that student motivation comes from feeling supported, confident, and connected to the learning. Encouragement, clear goals, and recognizing progress can make a big difference in how engaged students are. I also learned that showing enthusiasm and making lessons relevant helps keep students interested. I plan to apply this by offering positive feedback, setting clear expectations, and creating an encouraging environment where students feel motivated to participate and succeed.
being empathetic with your students shows that you care and are willing to be engaged with them. learn what their motivations are and why they are in the class
It really emphasized the importance of individual learning plans for each student. I am looking forward to focusing on learning as much as I can about everyone in class and motivating them to the best of my ability and theirs.
Comment on Tricia Kassab's post: I'm just about to start the course but I really like how you phrased that. Do you know of any methods or questions we could ask the students to figure out what kind of learning would be most efficient for them individually?
Be a role model. Listen actively without judgement. Develop trust. Ask open ended questions to elicit where they are at and what they need. Repetition is crucial as is changing the learning techniques.
My takeaway from this course is how much repetition it takes to truly learn a skill, up to 45 repetitions. This is especially important for lab courses, and I will encourage my students to practice as much as possible. Having a concrete understanding of how many repetitions are needed helps set realistic expectations for skill mastery.
Modeling positive behavior, attitude and actions will keep the students excited about training to enter the field. When you are willing to share information ,your professional skill with your students they will see you as a module a person in the field.
I learned the importance of connecting with students is through trust, expertise, confidence, relatability, and respect.
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.
