Communication and follow up are paramount.
Be sympathetic and Empathetic with the students show them you care with actions of noticing abnormal pattern changes.
I often try to interact with as many students as I can to ask about their day. The small gesture goes a long way.
I have noticed a difference with my students just by visiting with them everyday before class
Model = BE the example
Mentor = contact, listen and follow up
Monitor = Check in and hold accountable
Do all of these with care and sincerity.
Repeat.
I will send an email to all veteran students that will remind them to see themselves achieving their goals. I will meet with each student once per month to keep tabs on them and urge them toward their goals.
Treating students the way you would want to be treated shows them respect. Students learn by example, if we carry ourselves
with confidence I believe the students will begin to do the same
Overall in academics it is vitally important to personally know your students and identify issues as the arise. If a student is absent from class, it takes the academic team to recognize their absence and reaching out to let the student know they have support for their academic success. Once a students know that someone cares if they are present, they will feel that they belong and will try their best to succeed which will overall increase retention.
to monitor my own feelings and communications because they effect the students greatly
Very true that attention=retention!
Monitoring and being mindful of how students learn can help with retention. Modeling the professional behaviors we want to see in our students is paramount.
I see the value in seeking out students and paying attention to them in a genuine way. This can help drive them to succeed.
By encouraging positive self-talk, we can help students to manifest their goals. In addition, to this we also get to explore our ability to demonstrate servant leadership skills as well. Our actions are methods for demonstrating techniques students can utilize in in their day to day lives. Moreover, we get to use our mentorship abilities by reaching each student so they can teach another. Through this process we create a wonderful strategic plan in which monitoring coaches them towards success.
It is essential to be a positive example/role model for students. We need to model and teach a growth mindset to our students for they to develop self-efficacy. We also need to recognize students as individuals and foster that individuality/POV to help them grow.
Be aware of every single student. Let them know you are holding space for them.
In my past experiences as a coach, these values ring true and need to fit these strategies in a case by case approach. Each student will need their own set of requirements to be able to speak and communicate with you. Some you may clash with, some you have an instant connection that will allow them to succeed in the goals they are striving for. This is great reinforcement for things that I have forgotten in the past.
It is essential to learn each and every student as an individual, along with their learning skills. Not everyone will learn or grasp information the same way. So, instructors must remain versatile in their classroom.
Getting to know them helps to understand their priorities and you are able to assist and mentor them through their educational journey.
The key as an instructor is to be mindful of how you are teaching
Students love attention. Attention is awareness.
