tara,
I agree, and also believe that good instruction and competent guidance are natural precursors to success in a career and in improved lifestyles.
Barry Westling
to prepare, and armed them with the knowledge and skills for the real world, a career that helps them be an independent, productive member of their community.
Kimberly,
That's great when students reach this level. At a minimum, skills and knowledge commensurate with the employers expectations for new graduates would also be appropriate (specifically for career school graduates).
Barry Westling
The goal of educating students is to encourage higher level thinking and application skills.
David,
It's true, authors and instructors have different goals. The author is paid to provide all their is to know about a subject, whereas an instructor must impart the needed knowledge and skills for successful and sustained employment.
Barry Westling
To prepare them to work in their field of interest in the real world, not just the information in textbooks.
Timothy,
I would say "preparation", which like you, could mean all that is needed within the scope of of the instructional focus. Hopefully we convey tenets of good citizenship and problem solving skills along the way too.
Barry Westling
I suppose it depends on what we are educating them about. It could be just interacting with others or something like coping with what life puts in front of us.
Sean,
Right, good outcomes would at the minimum include the skills and knowledge associated with realistic employment expectations. Problem solving, written and oral communication, and and a posiitive attitude are among other practical goals.
Barry Westling
To make them want to be a lifelong learner while developing the skills and abilities to achieve their specific work goals.
Jaime,
I believe confidence is realized when competence has been achieved through completion of a comprehensive and well organized instructional curriculum.
Barry Westling
To acheive confidence in their knowledge and abilties that they learned, in order to be a highly fuctional technician.
Dyana,
Readiness for the work setting is a hoped for goal. And I think that also includes soft skills such as good writing and communication, professionalism, dress and grooming,and a positive attitude. These attributes are not always included in the curriculum but still are needed for success in the workplace.
Barry Westling
The ultimate goal of teaching students is to make sure they comprehend the material they are taught. Student need to be able to critically think and learn how to critically think.
Ali,
Readiness to work certainly must be among the larger outcomes we are seeking for our graduates.
Barry Westling
I believe the goal of education students is to give them knowledge on the areas of content as well as prepare them for being in the workforce. That is why it is important to ensure they are learning the content as well as holding them to the policies of the course.
Gina,
Sounds great! Of course, we all want success for our students, and preparing them with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviors should be our focus on a daily basis. I think possessing good problem solving ability and communication skills are also essential for success in the work setting, albeit more difficult to achieve with every student.
Barry Westling
My main goal in educating students is to prepare them for their future career. I want to instill a love for their future profession and a desire to learn as much as possible in the classroom to facilitate the transition from student to professional.
Joe,
I would also add good communication and critical thinking skills. Students need common sense, problem solving, and manners to keep their jobs these days.
Barry Westling
Career college students are looking to get out into the workforce. If we can prepare them by giving them the education and knowledge they need to be productive in the workforce, then we have help them reach their goal.
