I would suggest involving them with some of their life experiences and how they may corelate .
1. Make them aware that they are not alone in their quest. Remind them that many others in many times far more challenging situations have been successful.
2. Remind them of support services available for academic and personal struggles as well.
3. Provide regular feedback showing that they can do the work!
4. Provide encouragement all along the way.
1. Ask all students to share their stories, so any one students will not feel like they are the only one in the same situation.
2. Give them frequent and appropriate feedback and regular updates on their progress.
3. Make them aware of support services available for academic struggles as well as personal struggles.
4. Keep reminding them of the long-term reward--walking across the stage to get their degrees.
Feedback! Feedback! Feedback! Constructive feedback and sincere encouragement as often as appropriate. Progress reports every two weeks minimally. Use mistakes as learning experiences. Try not to "give up" on them. Many "hang by a thread" and I am very hesitant to be the one to "cut that thread" since it could well be life-changing!
By using positive reinforcement. Take what the student already knows and reapply that to the lesson and or lab.
By getting to know their background and using that knowledge to get them involved in a lab or discussion they can respond to correctly.
I think the first thing I would do is to get to know the student and their backround and maybe a little about their past bacause I believe we are influenced by our past experiences and relationships especially those people that were around us and their encouragement or lack thereof. Then I would try to pin point the fear and plan some specific helps for that person and include encouragement daily to all.
Adelia,
You make a key point about encouragement and praise. They have to be earned and then they are valued.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
I would suggest that we do not always consider success as we do in the customary sense of the word, “success". Understanding a student's perception of success is crucial in an attempt to help them understand the steps towards achieving their success. Helping them to furnish the administrative tools towards success, will allow them to gain stronger sense of capability.
-Tracy
LOTS AND LOTS Of encouragement. Praises ONLY if warranted.
Reassuring students that they are capable.
Repeating as needed as many times as needed. Providing one on one and/or tutoring to those requesting and needing extra support.
Encouragement and validation in their work even if they did not do well on an assignment. Letting them know they have the ability and potential to perform well.
Sue,
I like the way you help the students to get settled into the course and feeling comfortable about how it is going to be conducted. This is so important to keep the students engaged, focused and coming back.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
From the first day I think it helps the students to have a structured, well-organized classroom setting. I present myself as confident and relaxed. I let my students know that my classroom is a safe zone to ask and answer questions. I talk about how their final grade is comprised of many components. I talk about my availability outside of class, such as phone, email, and office hours. I discuss our peer tutoring program. I suggest ways to study and what has worked for students in the past. I stress how important attendance is to their success. I let them know what we will be exploring in the class, what they will learn, and my expectations.
I feel by interaction and being involved with them as if I care about there goals. Remind them that it takes time and that if they put the time in it will all come together in the long run.Keep them aware of the goal.
by helping them and by keeping them incourgage
Tahiddie,
What are some examples of how you use these examples in your classes.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
YOU CAN GIVE THEM EXAMPLES OF YOUR LIFE AND YOU CAN TUTUOR THEM
have to be confident in yourself and your abilety to move further in learning, and have the abilety to discuss and debate what you are learning with teachers and students.
Always give a positive feedback, listen the student to see how can i help them and make feel comfortable at class.
Terry,
Well said. It is a mutual learning opportunity that exists in the classroom. We instructors learn right along side of our students. Everyone benefits and it is a win win for all those involved.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
