Setting the tone of the class early help students have a clear idea of how the class is going to be, what is expected. Will help them feel safe and confident.
I've learned that students like to be paired up and work in smaller group settings. Unfortunately, very little of this module applies to the online platform that we operate in.
The emphasis on the first few minutes of class is important. It sets the stage, and the expectations. But it also provides security for a student by establishing a baseline of trust. Letting a student know what is about to be taught in a professional matter lets the students know what to expect.
Giving the students a clear understanding of the course learning outcomes, classroom expectations, and any school policies that could directly impact their academic progress within the class.
Providing students with the information that will be covered each day in the beginning of class can help students feel more secure.
I think that creating a welcoming environment matters more than I used to think it does because it includes more than I would have considered as a "welcoming environment" before. Simple things like giving students an overview of what will be covered creates a sense of security instead of every new concept being a surprise.
Creating a space where students feel secure leads to more motivated students. Allowing students time to respond, having them work in groups, and making sure that our responses as instructors keep in mind a student's feelings of security and safety can all help create a more welcoming environment for students to flourish.
Students feel insecure when an instructor quickly says “wrong” or “no” to an incorrect response.
One of the most important information I got out of this current module was Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how important that is to a student's success. If a student is worried about where their next meal is coming from or whether they have a safe place to sleep at night, it's going to be difficult for them to be a successful student. As an instructor, I see this problem a lot with my student's and it's a horrible feeling hearing their stories and not being able to help them other than to provide online resources.
This lesson provided great insights into how crucial psychological security is for adult learners. Setting clear objectives from the start, outlining expectations, and letting students know they have support both inside and outside the classroom are key steps in reducing anxiety and building their confidence to succeed.
Creating a supportive environment with clear expectations.
Security is huge and has been broken down in various capacities within this lesson. As a student, there are many situations that can be vulnerable. How those situations are handled are critically important to the learner's success, in that very moment, and beyond. Keeping this in mind for online and on ground instruction is vital.
This was a good review of the needs of adult learners and what some priority needs are. I think the recommendation to have a summary at the end of the class, reviewing key points is very helpful.
I have learned the importance of communicating to the students their clear objectives for the course and some of the methods I'm going to use to help them to meet the objectives and that I will be available to help them even outside the classroom.
I didn't realize so much was known about psychological security in the older ages. What a great concept to learn about.
In this lesson, i learned that supporting and motivating students can look very different depending on their specific needs.
Feeling secure plays a big role in education/life. To have any sort of confidence it is nearly impossible without having some sense of security. As students learn, creating an environment where they can have security and confidence in their learning is critical for their success.
In my experience I have applied these mention concepts to most of my classes, However security is always a thought and a displayed method in the classroom environment because students will participate and enjoy the learning process if they often feel safe
Smart socially Instructor builds the confidence and self-motivation when deal with adult learners. Instead of saying "wrong or no" for a certain question, the response of their answers must give them a kind of self-evaluation and security and encourage them to have more search and study especially if the answer was not the correct one.
Comment on Lisa Kernaghan's post: By assuring the student has clear and consise instructions they feel secure and being sure to avoid making the student feel uncomfortable and consider pairing them up if in a setting for questions and class activities.
