reg retention
As instructors we need to reinforce retention in our students by showing the value of their education. A good way to do this is to point out how this information and practice will affect them when they leave the learning environment and start working in the field. Questions like, “What will you do when “X” happens?,” “Are you ready to do this without help or practice?,” “Will the customer want to pay you for the level of work you provide?,” place them in the theoretical situation and make them think about what happens after all this, am I ready, will this help, etc and places a stronger value on the work they are doing.
Kevin I concur. We absolutely need to hold the students to higher standards (and for a lack of better terms) not hold their hands. They need to start applying the techniques that they have been taught.
Michael--
I think you are correct. Schools in general have relaxed their standards and allow for an increased amount of 'extra credit' or 'make up' that really doesn't provide them with the same expectations that are present in the work place.
Susan
I find sometimes the younger students realy don't care what you are saying about how important not only being in class is but getting something out of every lesson is.this is when I have to try to keep the rest of the class involved and interested and hope they see the fault in their ways.
I totally agree and employee a similar method. I make sure the I reinforce the reasons they are in school
Kevin--
This is excellent advice. As you indicated, reinforcing how what they learn in class will help them on the job is a key retention tool. Great job!
Susan
