Lack of Vision
I have had several students who sail through classes with very little difficulty until they reach the end of their program. In their last classes they struggle, even fail. When you talk with the student you realize they lack the vision to see themselves actually performing in their new career "school is safe" "I don't know enough" "I really can't do it in the real world".
The first couple of years I taught this took me by surprise. Now I watch for this type of student as they approach the end of their program. I talk and listen to other faculty to make sure we recognize this pattern early.
Lack of vision could stop a student belief of what they are able to do in the future students need to be encourge and their belief will be much greater
I think we all have a vision even as a young child of what we would like to be when we grow up. I don't think anyone lacks a vision, but life throws us different situations and it is about being persistent and going on in spite of difficulties. Must have a made up mind that I can do all things.
Diane,
Are there things you can do during the program to challenge your students before they get to this point?
Jeffrey Schillinger
