I ask them to share a success story or something they are proud of. I also like to share success stories of past students. Students can relate because they are going through the same experience.
One of the major challenges for many of our students is self efficacy. They are not accoustomed to succeeding. Convincing them that this time things will be different is a priority at our campus.
I like to share my own stories, including the trial sand tribulations I've gone through. I also tell them success stories regarding previous students (without providing names obviously) in the hopes that a portion of the story is somewhat identifiable to them and their situation. If students can visualize themselves as that person that was successful then they have an easier time seeing a successful future for their life a well.
This Socratic style of teaching is a very good way of not only getting the answer to the student, but also to encourage a group dynamic in the classroom. The other students become more likely to prepare ahead of time and participate if this style of teaching it used.
I always talk about past successes of other students or I share my own experiences as a student. I think that if students know we were once in their shoes as a college student and are now successfully employed in our fields, it can inspire them to do their best and achieve great things.
EQ is a new to me. However, over the years we have utilized EQ by providing examples or stories that could assit others to push past the bumps in education.
We have wonderful success stories and I think it is important to share them. EQ is something I will discuss with my staff.
I have often tasked the students with describing a past success they have acheived. It is sometimes like pulling teeth for them to identify what a success is!
I have to admit that I am with Ted here. I am a student of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey). As such, I am perpetually involved in helping students' to "Put first things, first."
It's no substitute for their own experiences but it's way better than course content lecture when we can tell some story well that illustrates the value of the content. This can invigorate a class. Even better is when former students can engage the students with their own insights. This actually just happened yesterday for one of my classes. The whole mood seemed to pick up and an air of relaxed confidence seemed to wash over the students. Wow. Money couldn't buy that! By the way, when I share stories of my own experiences, 50:50 it's one about me making a mistake and learning from it. They empathize and it seems to make them feel I can empathize with their learning mistakes.
Life experiences are some of the best teaching moments. Sometimes the 'worst days' in life teach us the most and end up making our life so much more satisfying and fulfilled. By letting the students know we need to always be ready to learn/adapt we can continue to get better at not just our work but at feeling good about ourselves.
I definately stress dependability, as that will be required by both their employers and their future patients. I also focus on self-efficacy, it gives them confidence, professionalism, and helps them figure out how to problem solve on their own.
I share the success stories of others, but i also put forth questions about how would they like to be known.
Lots of talking and interaction,positive communication.
I agree, these are great ways to connect with the students and let them know that they can do it and that anything is possible if they take the right steps and set their minds to the task at hand. Good advice.
I like to share stories of past successes, also of my own successes and failures as to show that you have failed and overcome the failure is sometimes a good motivator. I think the students can relate better if they know we are human as well and have made mistakes but overcame them.
I share stories about other students and their successes, my academic experiences and sometime bring in outside speakers to share their stories.
I try to develop a sense of responsibility and fun, as well as work towards something they want
I have many stories from former students (and from my past experience)about good and bad situations. Things may seem overwhelming sometimes, but, usually, with minimal input problems can be overcome and the 'good' outweighs the bad
I try to show them through my own experiances how having the knowledge that I provide will give them the tool they may need or will need to complete the very task they get asked to do. They must be willing to accept that not every thing they will do will be set like a book example.
I like to tell them about my real life experiences to let them know that they can succeed just like I did.
