An instructor of an online course should help students develop realistic goals that will help the student pursue and succeed in achieving his or her educational goals. An instructor can help students by explaining the role of the instructor and expectations of students that follow the 7 Principles of Learning.
Time management is critical to successful learning in the online environment. I learned that the teacher should give time estimates for assignments. Procrastination is a pitfall for everyone. Encourage students to work ahead. I enjoyed learning about the 7 principles for learning.
In the Preparing Students to Become Good Online Learners course, module four, Successful Online Learning Techniques, I learned how critical planning and goal setting can be. People must identify their goals and know the steps needed to achieve his/her goals. Also, an instructor needs to communicate how the course relates to a student’s goals. The more buy in from the student, the more the student will be an active member of the course and become a person who enjoys participating in the learning community. Time management is another important aspect when someone is taking an online course. Instructors need to help students develop skills needed to ensure the success of the student and time management is an important skill that needs instructor guidance. A key component of time management is working ahead as much as possible. If something unexpected comes a long then the student doesn’t become over whelmed trying to catch up. Lastly, providing known pitfalls for students taking a course will hopefully direct students in the best manner to approach an online course
I learned that teaching to reflect on their own goals and revisiting them is essential to helping students keep focused and not fall into pitfalls of procrastination or feeling overwhelmed. The seven principles of good practice are helpful. I hope to share them with my students. It will set a good tone for our class.
Many instructors regard the seven principles for learning developed by Arthur Chickering and Stephen Ehrmann in 1996 as basic guidelines for teaching.
It's important for students to understand pitfalls they should avoid. These pitfalls limit students' success and encourage procrastination.
It will be helpful if I apply the 7 Principles of Learning to my instruction and also share these principles with the students so that they can do their part to achieve their educational, career, and life goals.
Learning must be connected to real life. Otherwise it appears to be just busy work. Goals must be set to give oneself something to strive for. Appropriate communication and good time management is essential to online success. There are pitfalls that students must be aware of and avoid or they will hinder or sabotage the online learning experience.
I preach planning and goal setting to my own children because it took me years, as a young person, to realize how important those skills are towards becoming a successful adult.
Seven principles of good practice were developed as a guideline for instructors to have there own classroom. Improve teaching and learning how it also helps he student understand what they need to do to be successful.
Time management and setting goals are critical to the learning environment. Student and instructors should set goals and abide by the acronym RESPECT.
This module is so important for students and adults. Being organized and understanding your struggles are the first steps to correcting behaviors or preparing in advance them. Traditional work habits are not necessary to have success as long as non-traditional work habits don't get in the way of preparation and learning.
Although many years have pasted since these principles have come from forth they are still relevant today. Once expectations are set in place along with these effective principles, and ultimate support our students will be successful. I always tell my students "You start my class with an "A" if you put forth all your effort with my expectation for you, you'll keep that grade". Then I follow up with having them write a smart goal and action plan to create their steps to keep being successful.
Active participation is important and knowing the 7 principles
To be a highly effective instructor I must help students connect their learning to their personal life goals, teach and show Netiquette, and help students understand the pitfalls to avoid. I must employ the 7 principle of learning, and the students need to understand guideline that aid in their learning success.
With the busy lives of adult students, the course has to be recognized as meaningful and applicable. Students may need assistance in realistically determining if the course can work with their schedule, how to make that happen, and whether they want to make it the priority it needs to be for their success. Students need to be advised of common pitfalls (such as underestimating the time commitment, over committing to too many responsibilities, overestimating their skills, and procrastinating) to be avoided prior to making their decision to enroll in an online course.
Once a student makes the decision to enroll in an online course, general guidelines and course expectations should be provided from the time of enrollment, and students should be familiarized with Arthur Chickering and Stephen Ehrmanns "7 Principles of Learning" and how they apply to both instructor and students.
The seven principles of learning should be implemented in all online courses as a measure of best practices.
The seven goals to learning was very beneficial to me. I cannot believe I was just introduced to them with all the training and conferences I have attended.
Th seven principles of learning are an excellent guide to creating online learning experiences that are optimim. Applying them tro both the instructor and studnets makes sense and reveals the beneficial reciprocity inherent in this system.
The seven principles of learning provide a beneficial track to run on, allowing us to focus on the task at hand. It's not only wisdom for the instructor but also for the students.
