Please check your spelling. I do agree with the introduction on the first day of class. I think it helps to create communication with in the class.
Students that feel acceptance are more apt to ask questions during class and the question are not always directed to the instructor. Sometimes it is important, for the instructor, to step aside and allow a fellow student in the class answer another students question. When students work together the learning atmosphere is more conducive and the style of learning becomes very motivating for everyone.
Another point to be made, is students who feel accepted will overcome diversity, limitations, will be more focus on the subject, and in working with fellow students,similar to a team.
If a student does not feel accepted in the classroom they will often build walls around them that will block their ability to absorb information. It is very important as an instructor that you make all of the students in your class feel welcome and important to you. Getting students engaged in class activities whether in the classroom or LAB will help bring them out. One thing I like to do at the begining of class is let all of the students introduce themselves and tell all what they want to get out the class. This helps me learn more about the students and in turn helps them feel more accepted.
I think it is extremely important for all students to feel excepted. Thats why I do alot of group activities and when I assign the groups I make sure i mix the groups so that everyone gets to know and work with different people. It works well and brings everyone together as a whole so no one feels unexcepted.
Hi Jonathan,
You have made a number of very good points about how students can see success in their future as a result of a supportive instructor. This is so true and something we need to remember as we approach the classroom each time. Thanks for the well made points.
Gary
I have seen over the last 2 years that when students feel accepted by the instructor and at least by a couple of peers, their success improves. While the instructor plays an integral role in engaging the student into the class, from time to time it falls on their perceived peer acceptance. While I may want the student to succeed, if the student has a support system outside of them and I, they seem to thrive far more often.
The value of acceptance is immeasurable, but as an instructor, I try to make sure I have an open door policy on questions that involve their success in my classes as well as in the College. If the student feels they are part of something greater than themselves, they are less likely to drop out.
Hi Richele,
I am so excited for you and your new career direction. You are going to continue to impact lives but in a different way. Instead of direct care you are going to be helping to prepare the next generation of professionals in nursing. This is a great opportunity and I wish you much success.
Gary
Thank You Dr. Meers, I am enjoying taking the courses and have learned and used many of the tips already. I am a registered nurse and worked many years in acute care I had been involved in Nursing education within the hospital setting teaching nurses. Teaching in this setting is all new to me with such a diversity of life experiences I am enjoying this new direction and challenge and appreciate the course
Hi Richele,
Appreciate the kind words about our course. It is exciting when we instructors learn new strategies so we can be more effective and efficient in our teaching.
Keep up the continued growth and great instruction.
Yours in Learning.
Gary
Thank you this course is interesting and informative, I have learned many new tips and suggestions as well as the obvious that we sometimes forget when we are too "comfortable"
Hi Richele,
You are right about needing to feel accepted. We all seek that kind of support when we enter a new situation. The more we can get the students settled into the class and focused on the content the more effective we will be.
Gary
If a person does not feel accepted this will add to the anxiety they may feel about being in the classroom. Everyone needs to feel accepted and encouraged to succeed. If a student felt unaccepted this would affect retention. with feelings of unacceptance and discouragement the person would probably not succeed in school.
Hi Vicki,
Good point about encouraging students to ask questions and get involved in class discussions. All of these efforts are what help to contribute to the total education of the students. The more their become involved the greater their learning return will be.
Gary
By feeling accepted, students will fell welcomed into class and will be more likely to participate. Some students do not like to ask questions in class. One of the first things I tell new students is that the only dumb question is the one that is not asked! If students are not afraid to ask questions and make mistakes, they will succeed.
They want to be a poart of the big picture
I feel that it is important to have a strong class camradarie. When I see this in my classes, everyone is involved and included and they all feel accepted. This also leads to building a "team" effort.
If a student feels rejected by others, he or she might be more concerned with what others might think about them rather than using that energy to focus on class.
Feeling accepted can have a lot to do with a low self-esteem at the first place. One with a low self esteem might already have a hard time believing in the self to being successful and able to finish their education. If on top of that, others might give a vibe of not accepting that person, it could crush all. That in turn will effect success. It is a circle that should be broken and we as educators are important facilitators in making everyone feel accepted, to brake that cycle, in order for the student to be successful.
I start the very first day of class after the introductions by having a discussion on why we are all are enrolled. I will point out that we are all here for the same reasons and that is to learn no matter what our age or experiences are. I have found that this discussion will even out the playing field so to speak.
If the student feels welcomed and accepted they are more likely to speak their minds and ask questions to help guide a discussion, this leads to better retention of and understanding of the subject matter.
Hi Stephan,
Glad to hear that you are able to bridge the generational gaps as an instructor. You are so right about the need to help reinforce and support the different generations that can be found in a career college classroom. This can be a challenge for many instructors and it sounds like you have found a way to make it work for everyone. Keep up these great efforts.
Gary
