Engaging Students After Orientation
We believe that it is critical to continually engage students to remind them of their goals and why they decided to pursue their career path.
Several weeks into the program I run a class discussion on motivations and obstacles. One of the assignments is for the students to make an 8 1/2 x 11 poster that depicts why they came to college. It typically includes pictures of a better life for their kids, themselves in a job that they enjoy, etc., and occasionally some pictures of the old job they never want to go back to. I then have them slide it into their binder cover to look at whenever they are having doubts.
James,
I love this idea!~ Having them all participate, share and have to give some real thought to their motivation for returning to school is excellent.
Susan Backofen
