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Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Motivating students is a something that was normally thought of as a grade school exercise.  Now, instructors need to find ways to motyivate college students.  

Following this course, I will incorporate some active learning strategies in my class to get more student engagement out of my adult students.  I will also utilize dropping the lowest quiz score.

 

recognize students desire for independence and offer choices, approach lessons with hands on experiences vs just lecturing and listening

 

I will strive to help my students feel confident in their abilities to learn and master the content, applied knowledge and hands on skills.

 

the ability to do what the instructor expects of them

 

Autonomy to an adult learner is about how much control they have over their learning. It's a matter of getting them to be more independent to help them succeed. 

 

Student specially adult students motivation depends on their feelings about the course. They need to feel secure and enjoy highest level of autonomy in the learning process.  As an instructor we have to provide them this security and autonomy for a good outcome.

 

Shah Rahman

 

I really enjoyed this module. Some activities mentioned I've already implemented because it is a lot of trial and error. One thing I did take away is giving my students more supportive responses. I was more of a yes/no and then explain why, I will be correcting this. 

I feel that I need more of my students' feedback on my teaching, thus motivating them more.

Adult studens feel mmore engaged when we share our experiences and outcomes.

B epatient and understanding to stundet population

Student security must be enhanced by the instructor and is essential to enhancing the student perception of their ability to learn the course material. Creating a non-threatening environment for student is first and formost. Provding a good overivew of what will be covered daily is next followed by being well prepared to instruct and providing feedback is key. 

 

Be supportive and positive responses, explanation on a clear way, and  allow an adult student to exspess their concerns about the course their taking. 

I find it hard to use an optimal challenge. It seems I have large gaps between learners. If I challenge the uppre learners the lower learners loose heart fast. If I challenge the lowe learners the upper learners just go through the motions and give me the look of ,"here we go again."

 

The second thing I have learned is how important self governance is to motivation. I am so used to doing everything for the students that it is a relief to know that it is ok to have them organize the content of the class and decide what is important for them to learn.

 

Security issues can be addressed during instruction, questions and acitivites. The classroom is a sanctuary for learning. 

 

 

It is important to motivate and encourage students to express their fears and concerns in a program.

Be supportive in every way specially with adult student that may have a lots of questions.

 

Adult learners are here to learn and take school seriously.

 

Learned a lot. 

 

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