The Dynamics of Intervention | Origin: RT101
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Improving Retention through Timely Intervention --> The Dynamics of Intervention
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Intervention should not be a one time thing and is a multifaceted process.
build a trust with students that will help them communicate with you and help understand there needs
I found the outlined methods—Survey, Vertical Probe, and especially the 8 Stages of the Intervention Process—really valuable. These tools encourage me to pause and reflect before meeting with a student. While I feel I already use some of these strategies to an extent, hearing them clearly defined helped put everything back into perspective. Ultimately, it's about equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed.
Consistent genuine communication is the most effective way to intervene in a troubled student's life and improve retention rates.
In any institution student should be the priority. where human is there is always issue. Following the 8 distinct stages will help us to work with the student to bring a solutions that is good for either the organization or the student. Students are facing a lot of challenges that we should be able to identify before making the decision such as loss, financial sentimental, depression, health matters etc...
Faculty 's responsability is to reduce the pressure from the students at school. however, identify the problems is the main part of it. learning ability is unique to every student, but the faculty needs to assess the student learning ability and desire.
Connecting with the students is an extremely important role as an instructor. That's the whole reason we are in education period. Our students will struggle through some aspect of school and we are here to not just provide solutions but to allow them to feel heard. The best thing we can do is provide that safe environment for them to feel willing to talk through their challenges. Them feeling like they are priority not just completing a task will increase our retention and student satisfaction.
Intervention is important for the students. A review of the students academics, skills, or attendance will create an opening to talk about things that are bothering the student. Another thing is it would give the student an opportunity for feedback on where they need help.
When working with students, it is essential to do pre-work which includes review of their academic history, failed courses, grades in critical subjects, and performance in current coursework. This will give us some overview on what aspects need some work and targeted interventions.
Interventions are essential for any college campus. However, the approach to interventions may look slightly different in an on-campus setting compared to an online-only program. That’s where dynamic and robust learning management systems and intervention tools come into play.
Data is crucial to effective interventions. The information entered by staff and faculty must be timely, accurate, and consistent in order for interventions to be successful and provide the necessary support to students.
Equally important is ensuring that students feel heard and seen throughout their educational journey.
The 8 stages of working with a student was helpful to see. This happens naturally in many cases, but it was nice to see it laid out. In particular, keeping in mind "the objective is to build problem solving skills, not dependency" when helping students.
Retention is all about doing the right things the right way; having the right people at the right place at the right time. The free flow of information is pivotal to making that possible. Students must have ample opportunity to connect with service providers in an environment that protects their dignity and acknowledges the importance of the issue. The services you promise must be delivered in a proactive, positive manner by people who really care about each student's success.
I also appreciated the "target" graphic illustrating the way to ask questions to get to the root of the concern.
"The path from behavior through feelings to thinking is the most reliable way to get to the real thoughts behind an event. If you jump from behavior to thought directly, you will likely get a reconstruction of the thinking that validates the choice of behavior – a rationalization. Accessing the feelings and moving from there to thoughts is the best way to get at the interpretation of the events leading up to the selection of action." This was my biggest take away from this section.
Working with students requires building trust between students and school staff members. Asking questions to identify the issues students are facing and working with them to develop a plan of action can make a difference in helping students face challenges that could otherwise lead them to withdraw. Teachers need to remain judgement-free and have a supportive role as a listener.
I intend to apply this by being more proactive in identifying early signs of academic or behavioral struggles.
In listening and learning approaches to the variety of topics, following all steps under each topic will accommodate the student in a manner that she/he will be heard and not ignored or left behind. It is so important to listen to each student (scenario) in order to guide the student in the correct direction within compliance. Students are students and they want to be heard. It is our duty as professionals to listen with the mindset of intervention including the steps of improvement.
I would like to help my students according to the guidelines of this lesson within compliance beginning with:
- Asking questions
- Listening to the student(s)
- Move forward with intervention initative according to compliance.
- Follow-up with Program Director, Faculty advisor, and the student.
- Meet with the student on a weekly basis to make certain that the student becomes successful
following the 8 steps helps you have a more meaningful conversation with the student-doing pre-work and creating an environment of trust -following up with students is essential as well to effective retention-as I think it helps solidify trusting the person.
