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.
Motivation involves showing caring and interest in teaching. The faith of your students are also in your hands. Be kind, trustworthy, encouraging, and treat everyone equally fair.
knowing the material you are teaching is a plus. I have learned that we are all humans and mistakes and errors happen.
Speaking clearly, so that the material is understood.
Giving personal experiences during class shows students what real life in the field is like. They appreciate the real life scenarios we discuss and I give feedback on some of the decisions they bring up. This helps them to understand all aspects of the field and ways to overcome certain situations.
I learned that it's important to really show your passion to students to help motivate them and be successful.
Use your own enthusiasm and experience to help draw the learner to the subject and keep them engaged in the learning experience.
Motivate students by engaging them.
This module taught me that I have a responsibility in engaging and motivating my students. Knowing the content is great, but a true educator is able to help motivate their students to really understand and utilize that information.
Just as empathy is critical in the field of nursing, it is important in the field of nursing education. I will be working to get to know my students' stories to help them feel included and cared for as they work their way through our program.
