motivation
keeping kids motivated is a key part. We do alot of reputation pratical work. There are times it is very hard to get the students motivated to get it done. (these count as credits to graduate) Any advice to keep them going?
I also love motivating people by giving them examples of successful "real life" scenarios.
I agree. Personal experiences are very helpful in motivation as well as letting the students know that everyone makes mistakes. The key is to learn from those mistakes.
In the classes that I teach, I let the students know from day #1 that the class belongs to them, and everything that is done by me the instructor they will do the same , but to the entier class.
Each Week, I assign a under-instructor, and it will be their job for the day to do the Demostration for the class. I never critique their efforts, but I will ask questions as if I am a student. I find that not only does it keep them amused, but It keeps them motivated to do them item as best as they can, and shows their classmates how some of the challenges of the dishes.
So even the slower students get a chance to gain confidence from their efforts, and motivates them for the rest of the term.It does work!!!
Real life experiences that will relate to the subject being covered to the student and also help in motivation.
Kevisn, I couldn't agree more!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Jana,
I have found that the students will mirror the instructor no matter what. They will work as hard as you are willing to. Try to find out what motivates them no matter if it is in the field of study or not. Finding common ground and motivating from that starting point will work.
My students seem to enjoy when I break to give them a personal story. I also discuss with them some good and some bad job interviews, and how I changed and altered my ability to interview. They enjoy the discussion
I find that with a lot of my students, if we discuss practical application, this seems to assist with motivation
Hi Thomas! To your excellent point, having students communicate their experiences in the classroom certainly is a confidence booster.
Let me ask (and I position this to all of our course participants): How might an instructor get a student, particularly a learner with challenges, to communicate a relevant experience without it looking as if special attention was focused on the challenge itself?
Thanks Thomas and to all of our course participants,
Jay Hollowell
ED106 Facilitator
As we have learned in this class, some students may come with learning disabilities, which causes a lack of confidence for the subject matter. Bringing their life experiences to the class room gives them the ability to compete and add to the environment. This will then strengthen their confidence and you will be able to provide a better learning experience. The key is to get them to share their experiences with the class so they can build that confidence.
I also do all of the above, and then once they are comfortable in the lab kitchen I will then start putting real life twist into the kitchen setting as we move through our course. I will put on banquet orders with times and requests, we will play restaurant and I will put ticket times for their plate-ups. It makes it more interesting and the students seem to enjoy it more.
I find what Judy says is true. I will bring up past expereinces in my life to them,not always ones that worked out. To show them sometimes you step backwards before you go forwards
I completely agree with you, in that I enjoy motivating my students. It really steps the learning curve up for everyone. Students become inspired by other students as well--it can be contagious!!
I find that personal experiences seem to hit home, better than the one's they read in a book... As a student there were a couple instructors' stories that I took away with, from college...and now, as the instructor, I tell my classes about.
Motivation is key! I always express and dicuss more options on how to achieve a goal or standard. I contiually express my enthusiasm for the art form. Motivation and enthusiasm are...priceless.
Hi Tim, thanks for your point! Anytime that we can focus on skill transference to the workplace, we have supported the basic reason why our students are in our training programs.
Jay
ED106 Facilitator
I agree also I think a key point is to relate the material to real life experiences. This tends to make the students see the big picture and understand why they are studying. If you have been there they tend to trust you more and listen.
I agree. Students who explain different persoanl experiences gets other students involved more.
Relating stories of how they might succeed in the future can help motivate students also. Give examples of how much fun it will be, and the benefits of applying knowledge in class to the workplace.
