Be sure to acknowledge that students have more going on in their lives that what happens inside of the classroom.
It is important to remember that the students have more going on in their lives that what is within the walls of the classroom. Helping with those soft skills and acknowledging the extrinsic needs of the students will go a long way with developing their intrinsic needs.
I learned to be well prepared for the classroom by going early to look at the room set up like from the student's point of view. To make sure all of the supplemental materials were organized. Really to be prepared to teach the class! My students like to meet early to have time to visit and just talk about what is going on in their lives a few minutes prior to the class start. This helps me get better acquainted with my students and can figure out ways that they will learn easier from our discussions.
I learned that the classroom is consists of individuals of various backgrounds and teaching must be coordinated to meet the learning needs of everyone. If not, then it is difficult to retain students. So, in order for the institution to carry out its mission, we must help students to achieve their education goals.
Understanding the student's needs and addressing them in the class.
This session confirms what we have discussed in the past. Listen to students and understand where they are coming from. As an instructor/teacher, we must adjust to different learing styles and conform to what is best for esch individual learner (young or seasoned). Our success is based off of their understanding of the material and thier success.
By getting to know your students, you can learn their obstacles to success and intervene as appropriate by offering advice or support. Referring to those who can assist and by just simply showing you care.
I try to remember that there are many different types of leaners and from different age groups. This module was very helpful in pointing out how to help the two.
As a new instructor, this section has open my eyes for many reasons. There are students from different walks in life so I will have to be creative and keep it interesting and even fun to keep students engaged. I forget that not all people are the same, and learn on different levels.
i have learned how to engage with young adult and adults who have different needs and different perspectives and motives of attending class. I have applied and will keep applying some of the advice i learned from here of how to get a student to engage or involve or keep them interested. By calling on specific students to answer certain questions and getting them involve in a way that nurtures them instead of exposing them. i learned that no one wants to be embarrased or put on the hot seat. i also have learned that by learning the strengths or allowing or calling on certain students to share what life experiences they may have can get them to be involved or attentive in class.
I find that including anecdotes from real practice assists students in seeing themselves in the role and how they can apply life experiences to their role.
Connect with students as individuals to help facilitate their individual learning needs and goals.
To observe students in class/clinicals/labs for signs of discouragement or frustation and to encourage them to voice their concerns. Encourage.
Being respectful to others needs, while interpreting their anxieties and moods, is vital in getting into their learning, and adapting their learning to include a best practices in your classroom.
i feel like I grasped the understanding of knowing what the student needs to achieve success is what my responsibility is as an instructor and to get them to a place where they know what is required to be successful also. Encouraging them along the way to learn the new skill they enrolled to obtain will be necessary for execution of their goals.
Being aware of student situations and participating in active listening is key to student retention
Having discussions with students about their expectations and letting them know the expectations up front so there are no surprises. Then provided the support of their learning by encouraging them to engage with their peers and build a sense of community and belonging.
In order to teach with your students in mind, you must understand them and their needs.
Doris R Owens
Students are encouraged to give feedback and to encouraage one another with their ideas and how the course is help them.
