I have found that is is not only about an individuals personal beliefs yet there cutural surroundings that also have a big part in the developing there characterisitics.

I am a big proponent of finding what motivates your students so that every student has the opportunity to succeed in the classroom. I strongly believe that there are no resistant students, but rather, only inflexible instructors. Meeting the students where they are at and providing them with both structure and flexibility to learn is the most effective instructional method.

as with any relationship specific people skills must be developed in order to sustain the instructor student relationship.

many times in order to reach certain students you must overcome their pre conceived notions on how they must be taught.

Many times students are overwhelmed by matters external to the classroom experience. Working with such students can be both rewarding and challenging

any good ideas for keeping students motivated during theory? today two of my students were sleeping =/ the rest of the class was fine and fully involved in the conversations and topics.

An effective adult education facilitator must have the flexibility & skill set to deal with an immense variety of students, each with their own individual goals, problems, backgrounds and fears. The essential posture for an adult education facilitator is one of: neutrality, authority, knowledge, and student success.

I must say being in the Education industry it is challenging to be positive especially when you are pulled in many directions. My question is how do you avoid burn out from a week where there is elevated activies going on a campus and you are pulled in all directions?

I find that many students tend to focus on only the negative things when they turn in dishes to me. I try to direct them not only to the things they could improve but the things that are worth repeating the next time they produce the same dish. A little positive reinforcement goes a long way.

Opportunities for success are just as scary as failure. Support your students with clarity and motivation.

Early into the class establish the reasons students are in your class..the wheel turns so much more smoother.

Adult learners biggest hurdle is being able to trust. Set the standard early with respect. Trust will follow.

I remember my first day of college....my greatest fear was failure and not fitting in....today it's the same process.

My campus receives several Reserve/National Guard members coming back from combat situations. At times, they can be aggressive and militant to their fellow classmates and instructor(s). What are some techniques to handle these VERY SENSITIVE situations?

I have used in the classroom a concept of team quizzing. It is not always practical but for purposes of this training it is perfect. I printed out 4-5 sets of the letters A-D on different color papaer laminate and reuse. I give a set to each small group in the class and read out the quiz questions or have them on a powerpoint. In their group they come to the best answer, hold it up and then we compare why we got which answers and talk it through. It gives student confidence in themselves through a group process not just individually calling on one student at a time.

I try to relate the class or lecture topic to practical application in the real world, and how they can use it.

We all have to deal with red tape and distractions with the places we work. We cannot let that distract us and let us get off course and loose our passion for the students succes. What do you guys think about this?

I have found that creative teaching styles helps to keep the student interested and coming back. What works for the rest of you?

I give a Student Goals Assignment for the first homework to better understand the student and what they are like.

My background has always been in the area of working with individuals with disabilities. I am interested in learning what are the federal guidelines for the adult learner with a disability receiving accommodations?