Melody,
Your last sentence says so much through the words you list. These are the action words we need to follow to be effective instructors.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Instructors are viewed as the "experts" in the classroom. Students come in with specific expectations during their time in class. It is up to the instructors to recoginze what those goals and expectations are, what are the students' fears and what motivates them. An instructor must create the "balancing act" of motivation in the classroom to give students the motivation they need. This requires specific planning, creativity, passion and enthusiasm.
Motivating students requires enthusiasm for the subject, expressing a certain level of knowledge for the subject, and motivating through transference. All three of these aspects with keep students engaged and motivated, driving them towards their educational goals.
I think by showing up to work ready and enthusiastic about what your teaching is the best way to keep your students motivated.
John,
Keep bringing the enthusiasm because as you know it really does make a difference on how students receive content. If you are excited about sharing they become excited about learning.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
As a working professional in my field of instruction I can find numerous ways to motivate my classes. I'm naturally enthusiastic and I try to spread that to the students. I give real life examples of overcoming challenges using the skills from the course.
John M.
Some ways I motivaate during class discussion is making sure I allow people to share an idea or experience and then commend them sharing.
discuss your professional life experienceas and relate them to the students' experiences and motivation for the course material and personal succss
Be their for them, listen to them, if they need help, help them. If they feel someone is their for them they will be motivated to succeed because they will have something to prove to someone
Ana,
I like the way you have laid out how you are going to engage your students and get them excited about what you are teaching. Yes, you are in an exciting field with a great future. Helping your students to see that is one of the best things you can do for your students.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
HAROLD,
Good strategies to use and a great way to set up the class for successful learning. You have a good professional development laid out as well. As a result your expertise as an instructor is going to continue to grow.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Hello. Some ways I can be a motivating instructor is to constantly remind students about the benefits of continuing education in the nursing field. This field can be a very rewarding field if you are in it for the right reasons. I can also use the motivating factor that there is always a great demand for nurses. I am a nursing assistant instructor and many colleges require the completion of a nursing assistant course before being able to attend nursing school.
There are various ways I can be a motivating instructor. First, I will enter the classroom on time and greet the students. I will make sure to have all of my teaching materials ready and on hand. This will let the students see the importance of being prepared. As a motivating instructor, I will continue to study, and further enhance my teaching skills. Students will therefore see the importance of life-long education even after they have graduated.
Some ways to be a motivating instructor is to share personal experiences with my students and have them draw on their experiences and share them as well. Other ways are instructing with emotion, being energetic, and animated so students can enjoy while they are in the process of learning and motivated to attend my classes.
Jenny,
You have outlined a ideal way to approach the classroom and learners. As the learning leader it is up to you to model the behavior wanted and engage the learners as a level that enables them to move forward in their career preparation.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I believe that the simple things in the classroom can be the most motivating for students. First of all, demonstrate the behavior you expect in the classroom. Show up on time and remain consistant with the outline you have required them to follow. If it is important enough to present, it is important enough to follow. Creative ways of teaching and delivering material based on the audience can be implemented as the course continues. I believe students are comfortable in a consistant environment. Comfort and trust can be extremely motivating.
Brian,
Sometimes I think instructors do forget they were once students. By seeing our class through the eyes of our students we get a clearer picture of how we can more effectively deliver our content. As for the feedback comment right on. Feedback is helps students to grow while in our classes.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
One of most important things an instructor should remember, is that he/she was student once. These experiences should be used to motivate their students by explaining to their students how to overcome disappointments, set goals, and develop good study habits. They must be a mentor as well as an example to their students by using their life experiences. Another, important motivator is feedback, feedback and more feedback. Students need to understand where they stand to improve their performance.
I find keeping the class up to date with current information as well as the basic principals keeps the students motvated . PAUL c
Brenda,
Passion, enthusiasm and excitement help to sell the course content and build motivation within the class. Plus, it is a lot fun when you have a class full of ramped up learners.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
