In my class the students get to ride the bikes on the dyno and by giving them a demo on the first day of class it really gets them fired up.As soon as the demo is over is when the warnings start and I set the rules.In other classes i usually try to tell them how easy it is todo the work if they apply themselves, after that its my turn to sort out the claass by who each student is and how they like learning.
Dealing with a leader in the autommotive industry, I find that showing the success the students can achieve such as cars, credential and the financial stability of their career choice is a great motivator to peaking the students interset in the course. In the present economic uncertainty I remind them that there is always a need for the qualified technician based solely on the amount of vehicle on the road...and not the success of any one vehicle manufacturer. Throughout history these types of skilled jobs have always been in demand.
We model the working shop environment which is another key motivator. We practice our skills and learning in a 80/20% model. The 80 being the hands on and lab portion.
Real life stories and examples also serve to engage them into the course.
to get the students excited and interested in the course I will tell them of past expierences that I have had with racing events and it usually will help them to get motivated .
A little work now pays huge rewards later. Understanding basic electrical theory, terminology and how to utilize a new special tool in a field that few people are willing to attempt will line your pockets with much wanted and needed green. You will always be in demand and instead of looking for work you will begin to look for time away from work. Oh, by the way, most days you go home with clean clothes and a smile on your face which tends to improve the home life...
I let them know how fortunate they are to be enrolled in such a premium auto education program. I also let them know that only the chosen few will be in the high performance field and that I hope everyone in this class gets the chance.I let them know that they will learn things they may already know, and tell them they will learn things they never knew, and that they will never forget.I tell them I am proud to be their instructor, I enjoy working at uti, and I have been in this business for over 30 years, and have enjoyed every minute.I wish them all to have the best success in this chosen field.I state to all students that course requirements are for understanding the course, what is expected,the pace of the course, and how I will grade. I also praise alot for hard work, and for tasks they thought where not in their grasp.
I am fotunate that the material is intrinscly interesting to our students. I am able to excite our students by demonstrating my excitement and passion to our field of study
when relating info they need to learn to real world experiences, especially in a performance or racing enviroment, you can often see the students interest perk up. If you explain to them that such and such procedure is going to earn them this much money or save them this much time, you will gain their attention.
Here are some ways I get my students excited about Environmental Science, especially since it's not tied directly to any of their career choices: 1)I tie the topics to current events, i.e. "how many of you have heard of global warming?", "Have you seen all the advertisements about "going green" and "green" products?". 2) I also give them bonus points for bringing in relevant articles to share with the class, and 3)I give them little tasks such as "list all the ways you use energy in your daily lives...then tell me how you could conserve?"-this ties into their daily lives.
In one of the courses I teach I like to relate how they can use this for there carrier but also how it will help them be better communicators in there personal life so they can deal better with other bussiness also.
im an auto instuctor. most students are into cars and performance cars as well. i will explain to them how they can use this meterial on there own vehicles to make them perform better. and i will also tell them how it will effect them in the field.
I teach a popular literature class at a culinary school, and it's a tough sell at times. It is important to talk about the class policies, procedures, and requirements on day one. In addition, I introduce the themes we'll study during the course, which include love, family relationships, death, etc. I try to get students to personally connect with the themes we'll be studying.
We then read a poem by Billy Collins called "Introduction to Poetry". The poem is about how teachers tend to torture poems, so I use this poem as an opportunity to discuss my expectations for the class and introduce the notion of reader response.
I teach English and literature classes at a culinary school, and the courses are always a tough sell to our students. I love your suggestion about how the course develops skills to make money. That would get their interest!
Hello,
I find that I want to motivate students in class towards the subject matter. By doing this I show my passion, knowledge, ability's gained when I learned the material.
Class projects, discussion, oral questioning are just some of the ways that I get them engaged in the subject!
Thank you,
Charles
At the very begining of a new course I use the first few hours of the course to convey to the students as much information about the course's class work, labs, and tests. Additionaly I also share with the students what they can expect from me during the course and what I expect from them. I also open up a discussion with the students to hear what the students expectations of the course are.
I like using a life experiences to get the students excited and interested in the subject i teach
Talk about my experiences when I took a similar course in college. Explained my views when the class first started and then at the end.
I see what the students like and dont like and go from that.
Syllabus instruction is key for the student to understand what's expected of them and know what has to be done.
Tell your students at the first opportunity how much you love the subject you are teaching. Show genuine enthusiasm. You might not win over every one in the class, but if you start the class off enthusiastic and make the class fun your students will be more motivated.
I start by greeting student’s everyday at the door, so we can establish a pleasant start. Then when I begin to go over my out line, I try to explain what benefit they can expect form knowing this material. Most of the time, I can relate it to a personal experience I have had in my career. Students see value in real world application.
