Get Your Students Hired
How can an instructor distiguish between an overwhelmed student or an "avoider?" An 18-month comprehensive program can be very challenging for most anyone. How do you detect the difference so as not to make an incorrect judgement call?
Hi Farley,
I concur. It is important to let students know that you care and are concerned about them. Students tend to perform at a different level when they know you care.
Patricia
Hi Dorenda,
I think one of the most important steps is to begin the communication process. Whether they are a slacker or an avoider they need to know that you notice and are concerned. Sometimes that is the first step to bringing them out of it. Also, setting up a plan for them to successfully complete the requirement and check in with them is important too.
As an instructor how do you focus on those that want to learn versus those that are slackers in your classroom? Best practices anyone?
Hello Toni,
We have to be very curious whenever it comes to our students. The only way we will get to know our students is to communicate.
Patricia
Hi Dorenda,
Perhaps, the difference can be discovered through conversation with the student.
Patricia
I think communication is the "key". Discussing the student's goals- both professional and personal - can assist in getting to know the "why" and "what's in it for me" with the student.
Hi Faith,
Whenever possible, it is always good to sit down with your students to find out what's going. The attention given lets the student know that you care.
Patricia
An option may be to sit down and talk with the student to know them more and what they all have on their plate. Then make your conclusions from that converstion.