To motivate students seems to help find out what there interests are and how it matches up to the material
I try to relate the lesson to actual real world experiences I have seen or done. By relating directly to on the job type experiences the students can relize the value of what you are trying to teach them and they try harder to grasp the concepts of the days lesson.
During lecture I ask for their understanding and do they have questions. Also if there is a particular point that may not seem clear I mobilize them and take them to their lab and point out the component or particular item that needs visual or tactile communication. Any item (s) that could pose a danger to them at work later on I point out the hazard and how to avoid problems. ex: The first day of Air Brakes I show the students the parking brake spring, then I show them where it resides on a vehicle. I then show them how to safely cage the spring so that they can service other components with out the danger an uncaged spring poses.
Hi Steve,
Motivation, the key in learning and knowledge retention. When I think of what motivates students I put myself in their place and think what would motivate me. I also do a little research on each student and see what their background and interests are. Of course one reason for learning is to use the knowledge to make money, another is to pass the class! But if you show them what it is it for them, and why with a good reason you are teaching or explaining the information to them, it motivates them be cause they understand it has a pupose and not just "blah blah" The professionalism is a great area to use their past experiences with unprofessional people they had to deal with and ask them is that the way you want to have people see you!
Keeping the class motivated involves asking questions during the lecture notes, and praising students when they master new concepts. Professionalism is reinforced by strickly enforceing the rules on tardyness and dress code. Class discusion of what is expected out in the the field get's their attention, as well as the amount they've invested in education.
Doug Ramsey
Instructor
Avondale
i give the students a little back round information on the subject. let them know the value of the material being covered and how this will help them in the future.
Steve,
Motivation is one of the key elements in learning, very few people will learn if they are not motivated by the subject matter and delivery. I like to relate the knowledge or perfection of a task to the ability to make money or be highly desirable by the industry.
Encouragement is also key! Encourage early, often and be genuine. Remember the old saying: "They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care".
One of my tricks for teaching professionalism is to put a famous quote on the board and use it to start the day. I relate the quote directly to their expected behavior and then sell them on the benefit of being an industry professional.
I will give the students jobs that I know that they can accomplish. Once the have completed the job,reward with praise of a job well done. Next add to the understanding by building on knowledge that was already learned on previous jobs. If they need a little more motivation I will give them verbal praise in front of there peers.
I find that by being motivated and excited about
the course material is the foundation for motivating the students. Along with that I also add explanations of how motivation can lead to greater earings potential and better employer/ employee relationships. I also stress that knowing the course material will make the job easier, because by knowing the basics, the advancements will become easier to understand which also leads to greater earnings potential. When I explain tardiness and attitude and language, I also explain that how it can decrease
earnings potential and damage employer relationships. In with all of this, praise for a job well done, definately increases their motivation to do well in the class.
i feel that when it comes to motivating students. either they have it or they don't have it.
I treat them as techs, challenge them to excell expand their understanding and knowledge. Reach one student who will be encouraged to excell and you have succeeded. Reach more than that and you have achieved your purpose.
Using news articles or magazine stories that pertain to the topic covered that day. Relating those news articles in the field and what is being learned is a good motivator. Giving them clear expectations of what you expect them to accomplish and why, I believe applying the course to real world examples is absolutely necessary in motivating them to learn the material in your course. If the student has the perception that the skills learned in your course will be of value to them in the field and how necessary these skills are to their success after graduation,Thats motivating them to learn.
Hi Steve what i use to motivate my students is always have something going on I use training ads to show a point like a mo`del truck to show what is going on with thee system we are talking about. I put a bug in the trucks in the lab and let them find it I try to make it fun while they learn they like trying to find a problem before someone else in the class finds it I find it really keeps them going.
Each student may have different thing to motivate them so you are always working out new ways . Some by doing the task hands on others can read and have a full understanding so theirs no one way. Even the hardest task come easy when you find that way to get through to them.
I try to let them know what they are learning in class applies to what they will be doing in the field.I want them to understand that even one part of what they learn in class or lab may help them when they are in the work environment.I also try to give them real world situations during class and lab
I find that by raising the expectations to a level that is equil to working enviorment helps to motivate them. By explaining that what they accomplish in class directly relates to their success in the field often times helps to motivate their performance to a higher level. I praise success and we discuss opportunities for success as well as giving examples of successes of former studemnts . This helps to make the students strive to reach and exceed their goals
i state what is being taught how important it is and how it relates to their future in tis business and what i expect from thier performance in this class. i also give them examples on what i require of them. i also tell my students that i want to be proud of them.
i think the best way to motivated any one is with praise look for the poistive tell the when they are doing a job or task well just like traninr a dog you do not beat the dog you piaise it
I motivate my classes by being polite and professional. I tell stories about the industry as well as life in general. I also try to get the students excited about the equipment they will be working around in the lab. Monitary gain
is also a factor to motivate since they train on special equipment.
i start with a positive attitude.i let them know wat they are in for and then i help them acheive there goals by taking the time and effort in teaching them how to suceed in that field.i give them support and thanks for a job well done.i make them learn even when they do not want to.this is not just a job,it is there future.sega!!!
