I learned how critical it is to understand the needs and expectations of students in order to enhance their motivation and engagement. Recognizing that students come into career education with personal and specific goals, life experiences, and a desire for autonomy that helps shape how we approach teaching. Understanding the importance of pretesting, relevancy in course content, and consistent review are all essential tools in creating an effective learning environment.
I apply this by ensuring that I create opportunities for students to voice their expectations and goals at the start of each course. I pretesting to assess their knowledge and experiences, enabling me to tailor the course content accordingly. I also emphasize the relevance of the material by connecting lessons directly to real-world applications in their future careers. Finally, I implement varied, distributed, and cumulative review strategies to reinforce learning and help students build confidence in their growing skills.
