From this module I learm=ned that motivating students takes on many different paths. Also having passion for the subject you are teaching makes a huge difference when you are teaching it to your students.
Students can lose their enthusiasm about the subject quickly if they don't know how they are doing in the course. Immediate feedback helps them to know they are doing well or shows them areas in which they need to improve. Make sure to use the "Ah Ha" moments to help with the episodic memory.
I often motivate my students by relating my expertise on the subject matter n a way where they don't mind giving feedback even if they are wrong. I let them to that this is a safe place and I rather you get it wrong hear so we can correct the issue before you get ot in the field and cost your company time and money.
"GREAT teachers know there content"
"Good teachers know their content, subject. Great teachers know their students."
To be able to motivate students is to show enthusiasm and expertise in the subject matter ensuring that sudent wil be mor engage after all the success of the students is the success of the Teacher.
I learned that there are a number of tools that I can employ to motivate the student and keep them enthusiastic about learning the material. Also, I need to be flexible so that I can adapt to a particular student's needs.
Reiterate that learning is a process and a life long. Encourage students to focus on content at hand. Sharing that both instructor must be willing to seek answers. As an instrtuctor, take necessary action to refresh your subject matter as needed.
Being a motivating instructor is very important and should incorporate the values of Expertise, Empathy, Enthusiasm and Clarity.
I've reflected on which instructors motivated me. How they got me excited. I would like to model that for my students
If the teacher/professor is motivated and enthusiastic about what they are teaching that tends to spread to your students!
You must be motivated to motivate your learners.
The greatest takeaway is to remember instructor encouragement is a GREAT motivator!
I really enjoyed the section about motivating instructors, as some of the most influential teachers I had inspired me to become a teacher. I think possessing empathy and being able to give clarity (examples and illustrations) are especially important in this role, as well as communicating enthusiasm for the subject.
Reinforcement is effective for learning.
Motivating and engaging students promotes retention of students. Knowing your students and information about their background can help to keep them engage becasue certain topics will spark their attention and you can use that to draw them in.
Be a motivator. Provide reinforcement that will enhance motivation. Provide immediate feedback.
Keeping students motivated and engaged is critical to their progress in the curriculum. However, keeping instructors motivated is equally important. When instructors start to feel "burned out" and succumb to exhaustion, the classroom environment will suffer. Learn to recognize these signs early and make adjustments to keep the mood lively, entertaining, and informative.
It is important to make learning relevant and real for the students. They have to do more than memorize, they have to be able to apply and integrate knowledge into their practice.
Communicating with my students about the content, and the subject. I understand that my students may not be used to my teaching style, so I listen to what they are saying and respond immediately and calmly to support them. I try to encourage my students to earn their respect. If the class gets off topic, I redirect the conversation back to the topic as easily with providing support to my students.
