Every orientation it's interesting to see if you can "read" a student's passion for education and going to school. Students who think that orientation is a waste of their time, etc. Sometimes it's no surprise that these same students withdraw from school and also on the other side, when they are begging to re-enter because they made a mistake and release the value of education and what they threw awa.

I'm reminded of my own high school and college educational experiences: in both cases I was unmotivated during my first courses and then became VERY competitive in my classes and trying to achieve all "A's". As a lifelong learner, every time I would enroll for an additional degree my husband would always make a comment about my rabid competitive nature and that I wasn't always a dream to live with during this time. Just imagine - education was turning me into a Jekyll and Hyde - hard to believe!

I find that students relate to me as an advisor when I treat them as adults. I've heard others use the term "kid" and feel that this is demeaning and disrespectful even if the student is young and just graduated from high school.

Sometimes I need motivation to continue myself! I received when a student text me saying you are a cool Professor

Definately a different type of learner wnats to get in and get out ASAP!

I feel that hands on experience is a great tool for students to really be able to comprehend the material they are trying to learn. For me, as a student, this was one of the best ways for me to make things stick in my brain.

As a student it was very helpful to not only read and hear lecture on material, but hands on experience worked extemely well for me when it came to retention of the material.

I like the idea of incorporating difft teaching strategies to break up the monotony of the same old grind. I feel that this could also lead to increase in ability to retain info.

It was very helpful for me to read more about the different learning characteristics of students. I am a new teacher and am wanting to learn all I can to better instruct my students and help them understand and comprehend my message

Students will 'zone out' or start to drift off if lessons have no life in them. Keep things fresh, postive, as exciting as possible and moving at a steady pace.

it is really easy to get into a cycle of negativity. when you feel overwhelmed, it is important to take a step back and analyze the situation and refocus energy into positive forward movement.

adult students learn differently than younger ones. active learning vs. passive learning. don't treat your adult students as though they are in high school.

all students are different and may learn, retain, and test in slightly unique ways. as teachers we should be able to address these issues and deliver information and tests accordingly.

I have some advice on maybe how to deliver that all dreaded “Progress Report” I teach adult students and as soon as you say the word “one-on-one progress report” you can see the that look in their eyes. I start out each conversation with the facts, what their grade is, if they are missing or behind in any assignments. If they are doing great I tell them so, if not, well here is where the advice comes in. The conversation may look like this: Instructor: Bill I think you are doing a good job, and I also see a couple of areas I believe will even help you get closer to achieving your goals. Would you allow me to give you some advised in these couple of areas? (This seems to bring down any defensive mindset; you are actually asking permission to critique them. At this point they usually uncross their arms and say something like this) Yes I would like some advice. Then you might finalize your advice with something like: After all Bill we are on the same team, I want to get a phone call from you when you graduate and tell me you have a great job. Just my thoughts hope it will help someone.

I like the idea of giving frequent quizzes . It is an open alley for learners to walk into the field of materials that they just freshly learned.

The best way to get students involved in discussions and motivated to participant is to make sure they understand any input they have on a topic is valuable and that there are no wrong answers. Letting students know there are no wrong answers will help them feel more relaxed abotu sharing and also provide an opportunity to clear up and areas of confusion.

These three words will help any student on their learning journey.A little differ from the Swot (Strength,Weakness,Opportunity,Threats)analysis.Focus attention on material now being presented and how previous learned material in the course can be applied to present material in the course a saying by Alan Watts I find helpful"Normally we do not so much look at things as overlook them".

The Semantic and Episodic memory as a learning tool I find fasinating. In culinary arts we use it through visulization, introducing technical term and skill with food memories of past dishes that have been eaten by the students. Not only do these tools keep food cost down, since the task are well thought out before done but gives them , the students, more confidence and a better understanding of the technique that has to be mastered.

Sharing is a great way for students to participate and become active leaners. It is also a great way to start or end a lecture.

So many times I have gotten burned out until the end of a term. Not because of teaching, but mostly administrative duties. Does anyone have any suggestions on staying focused and separating administrative duties?