what do you do if you have non serious student, who takes everything for granted,doesn't complete his task to the end

how do you approach adult student who keeps argue with you because he thinks that he or she more educated than you

The adult learners with case discussions and analysis enrich the class.

The adult learners are very real world experienced students in the class and they bring life experiences to the learning process.

Are there some students that just cannot be motivated to learn?

How long should a discussion on a specific topic last?

Is there such a thing as too much human factor? In other words, becoming the friends of the students.

In my personal opinion, the Socratic Teaching Method is the best way to teach adult students.

What do you do with a student that you see is strugling,but put up a wall and wont let you in to help

Great information. Overuse of extrinsic was something I had not given alot of consideration. Still trying to reach students whose motivation is not clear and who seem to not want to be there.

How do we get students to re-energizer or refocus when they have passed the half way point, and are in the middle of the half way point and the end? It seems like they can no longer see or want the end result.

I've found that good motivation can also come from outside sources, such as guest speakers. Finding guest speakers in the occupations that the students want to be a part of in the future provides them with renewed perspective and excitement for the field.

One of my career development classes requires the students to write two journals per week, to which I respond. I have found that although they always complain when they are told about the assignment at the beginning of class, they generally are excited to see my responses to them after I pass the journals back. I really think this is a great method to connect with each student, and to reinforce their feelings. Some students keep their journals about school, others delve into personal issues they they need to get off their chest. I'd encourage other instructors to consider this method - I've had great success with it!

I occasionally feel frustration due to the fact that I work full time, and instruct part time. Many of my students have needs, and I sometimes feel that I don't have the time in the day to attend to each student. I'm very fortunate that my school encourages the participation of program directors when students have major issues, but there are times when students just need to talk about smaller issues in their lives. I'm interested to hear any suggestions from others who have similar frustrations.

I work in an envornment with a lot of physical activity. I try to recognize peoples stamina limitations as well. Sometimes other students complain they are not "pulling their weight" What can I do to lessen that stress as well?

Yes, checking students mid progress is really helpful. This way students are reminded about their make up work or projects and what else they can add to bring their grades up.

Students acquire shot-term and long-term memory knowledge use it for testing. I really can not wait to apply this, because I realize exams I make half of the class feels comfortable and rest looks little confuse. So I believe I can bring Ah HA moments in my class rooms and motivate my students. Thanks a lot for this million dollar info.

Yes I am absolutely agreeing with you, but not all the students.Yes adult learners they have their mission, they understand whey are are the in school. They are serious and motivated to upgrade their life style.

I like the the idea of reinforcing students,but I feel it is still going to cause problem in the class. Because different kind of students comes to school.I understand human likes to be reinforce. please need your help.

These kind of students are just out to look for problem, basically they are not motivated and comes to school under the pressure of authorities. No matter what you do they continue this kind of behavior and will try to engage couple of more and make classroom fun house. If you report them they make it more harder. Please help me out.