Goals
Letting the students know what the expected outcome of a phase is from start to finish gives them a clear view of what they need to do. Its good to remind them. Keep them engaged!
Anxieties of the education process alone can prohibit learning to occur for many people. Proper expecation management of the goals by faculty can mitigate a huge amount of those anxieties.
Sultana,
This is true. They need to see themselves on the success trail and how this course helps them to move toward their career goals. When they do this enhances the value of the course to them and helps them to focus more on their efforts and builds their confidence.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
As an adult learner students want to know where will be their position after completing the specific course.It is important to set up a goal. The students will be motivated if the goal is clear to them.
Tony,
I think this is such an important help to provide students. Knowing what they are going to accomplish and how the course content will help them move forward is essential to keeping them engaged throughout the course sequence.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Letting the students know what their goals are to complete the phase on the first day helps them understand what is expected of them through out the phase and the phases that are to come in the following months.
Wayne,
This connection is very important for students to make. When they do they will realize the reason for why the content is being taught and how they can be successful in the class.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
If you also gear learning toward the road that leads to success and reinforces their goal they can draw a direct link between the two
James,
Clear and concise expectations from the beginning set the stage for student growth and learning and from there it is a building process.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
