I've learned delivery of my content must be thorough, fluid, and understandable. Also to reinforce that they are learning stuff that will help them in the real world in a positive way.
You can't teach students if you are not excited about what you're teaching. When you show you're excited about the topic it will make them get excited. Also showing excitement about a topic will show you love what you are teaching and can make them more excited about it too. This helps them with retaining the information.
The most important thing I took from this lesson was the power of relatability and the importance of relevancy. I will definitely use mnemonic devices, to help with the difficult and essential steps to some processes. The little tricks and memory hacks build the students' confidence level and success breeds motivation.
I've learned that knowledge on the subject you are teaching is just the silver lining not the main part of the job you have to be able to engage, teach, continue education and be able to determine how to teach each individual student the way they will understand.
I have found through teaching numerous technicians in the field it really helps when u can simplify a lot of the vocabulary into relatable terms that the student is familiar with. Example a contactor, a contactor is a switch, most people know what a switch is which now makes it easier to understand and gives you a term that's relatable and something to build on. I have found that if u can simplify things to relatable terms that the student can understand they seem way more motivated to learn because things seem easier for them to understand and relate. Giving positive feedback when they learn things also seems to motivate students gives them a sense of accomplishment and they usually want to learn more. I also really like tactile things to do if u can put the terms of something into something they can hold and see it seems to help retain the information.
Know the subject matter is key. Study the content before lecture. Understand it and apply it to real world situations.
Teaching future technicians can be a challenge. These students are usually hands on learners, and covering technical concepts can cause students to shut down. I like to breakdown the vocabulary at first, simplifying a concept to layman's terms to remove the language barrier with mechanical nomenclature. Then as we repeat the phrase or process later in the lesson, I begin to add the proper title of the part or concept I am teaching. In this application, it helps to remove the stress of trying to learn a new concept with a new "language" and increases motivation to learn more as the concepts aren't as overwhelming when they are explained in a way that is relatable to their personal life experiences.
Great teachers inspire learning and use a variety of strategies to ensure students retain and apply their learning in different contexts.
Enthusiasm and convictions are keys to engagement with students. If you are passionate and enthusiastic students remember you and your class as it make learning more enjoyable. If you do not know know the specific content real well, learn more about it be fore class. Anticipate questions they may ask so you have the answers prepared
It is the instructor's responsibility to know the content that are going to teach inside and out. Then they can focus on their next task of getting to know the students.
I've learned that motivating students involves more than just encouraging words—it’s about creating a learning environment where students feel valued, challenged, and supported. Understanding what drives each student, whether it’s reaching a personal goal or building confidence, helps keep them engaged. As a new instructor, I plan to apply this by setting clear goals, recognizing progress, and connecting lessons to real-world outcomes so students can see the value in what they’re learning. A little encouragement and support can go a long way in helping students stay focused and motivated.
Knowing the source of a student's motivation can be used as a tool to show you care about their success. Delivery of content must be fluid, thorough and understandable.
Proactive reflection before an interaction happens can ensure the impression of clarity and competence from the instructor is a good tool to ensure smooth Q&A within a discussion. Remember to study yourself before teaching and asking them to study.
Know your style of instructing and reflect on how that may intimidate or humiliate your students. Your goal is to create an environment where your students feel comfortable taking risks.
It is very crucial for instructors to motivate students to be enthusiastic about their work, to gain confidence in their abilities to learn and perform the tasks of learning, and to believe in their success from the course.
Motivating your students is in my opinion the most important part of our job. Being able to let them know from experience gives substance to what they are putting themselves through. Knowing that the process requires dedication in addition to maintaining current life situations can be difficult at times. Providing positive reinforcement and confirmation that sticking to the process can motivate them to stay focused.
It is important to know the students learning style, and knowing your audience helps in building a rapport with students and attempt various learning strategies to keep students motivated.
It is important to motivate and not put down or discouraged a student.
I've learned that students should feal supported and respected and that will help them learn.
by learning each individual students challenges and limitations, instructors have the opportunity to develop innovative methods to increase retention. Connecting and engaging with students from day one helps students begin to bond and build relationships with peers, students, and staff increasing the students to be more likely to ask for help. Creating a positive and engaging classroom environment providing constructive feedback, with relatable learning opportunities encourage students motivation.
