To show students the most effective way to critically think. This means to problem solve in real life and career situations
To teach them about the world they live in and how to be good representatives. It is also our goal to teach them useful skills that will help them in their career fields.
Gayle,
Creating a desire for lifelong learning can be one of the best gifts an instructor can give to their students.
Barry Westling
Ali,
For sure, there's no substitute for the invaluable experience a varied working past brings to the classroom.
Barry Westling
The goal of educating students is a number of things. It includes teaching them the proper skills for their chosen career, teaching students soft skills such as professionalism, appearance, interview skills and resume fabrication. Above all that, I think education students must include teaching them confidence, and a passion for their chosen field.
My goal as a career college instructor is to offer all the knowledge I have in my field of study combined by the clinical knowledge of 15 years and combine them to give a student the best education they have had. The idea to me is it took me 15 years to learn what I know. I am teaching them it all. And then my goal is to send them out of my school "the best", but assuring them the best experience possible
Wendy,
With adequate preparation, one goal I hope for in my students is the ability to solve problems, communicate solutions, and resolve issues. These can't be taught per se, but the foundation for an approach to critical thinking certainly can. Like you say, growth can occur through guided experiences.
Barry Westling
The goal of educating a student will be developed as the student grows. There are always new goals and challenges, with each step in learning. In the military, goals are set to match the learning scenario. As the person is promoted, the goals they achieved previously; are utilized to achieve new goals.
Ashley,
Career specific skills at a minimum. If we can assist with soft skills, like communication, punctuality, and problem solving, we'll have helped them for a lifetime.
Barry Westling
The goal of educating students is to prepare them to be successful in their chosen career path.
Cindy,
Yes, as in many professions, the tasks that are taught are based on the principles to improve something (or prevent something). Getting students to be thinkers and problem solvers brings a higher functioning individual to the employer.
Barry Westling
Eric,
I think there are levels. At a minimum, the knowledge and skills must be provided. Next, soft skills such as attendance, punctuality, and professionalism will be helpful. A higher goal would be to impart critical thinking, problem solving, and the pursuit of life-long learning.
Barry Westling
The goal in Educating students is to help them develop different skill they can us to improve there life style.
In my field of Dental Assisting we not only educate students to go out in the field and work along side dentists we are also teaching them about their own oral health and the knowledge the take home will help the students understand better what they can do to help themselves and their friends and family with understand the "whys" of good oral health.
To provide them with the tools and knowledge necessary to be successful in their chosen career.
Michelle,
It's true, we can change lives, or at least improve the outlook and circumstances many students find themselves in. Instilling the desire for life-long learning can help sustain their successfulness.
Barry Westling
Educating students with your professionalism and knowledge of your field is a wonderful experience. To see the excitement of the students realizing what they have done with their education and what can lie ahead of their careers is a warming experience.
Roland,
You're right rarely does someone reach "the end" of their learning cycle. Teaching the benefits of life-long learning is one of the best gifts we can give our students.
Barry Westling
Kendalle,
My take is we have a basic curriculum to follow, but as subject experts, the students get the most (interpretation and understanding) from us.
Barry Westling
The end product of education from instructor to student(s) is to distribute materials or ideas to pass on the knowledge needed for a required task or skill set for an objective or assignment to be completed. We are all life learners and there is always a goal to achieve.
