My takeaway from this lesson was to be mindful of the student's path to my classroom. Everyone is on a journey and there will be challenges that they face from outside influences that will impact their ability to fully engage. Adult learners carry so many responsibilities and taking on a new role as a student can be stressful. I plan to be empathetic and provide a classroom environment that brings value, stability, and provides a structure where all can feel valued and appreciated, no matter if they are a more experienced learner or just out of high school. The goal is to maintain that drive to achieve the education required for a successful career, that will provide more stability to achieve that self-actualization.
