Burdened Students
This was awesome categorizing the different student / learning types. I have 2 students in the same class, for lack of a better word they "appear" burdened. They aren't silent, not angry and participate well, they are capable and motivated but become loners during breaks and both look like they're carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. After this section I have new ideas how to observe and tactics to apply. Talking to them, they say job is fine, family is fine, and have clear career objectives. Does anyone have any input to increase my effectiveness with these students?
The students need to know that you care and they can trust talking to you. Just keep talking and saying hello.
Hi James,
Make it a point to just small talk with them daily to build a relationship, and then press forward with questions after a rapport is built.
Patricia Scales
Thank you. Just letting them know they can talk to me, someone, could provide a sense of relief, taken or not, it could be an avenue of relief. I will follow up beyond the semester with me, that's a great point. Thank you for your input.
Once you've opened up the conversation about how the job is, etc., tell them about you concerns. "I've noticed that you really look stressed out,like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Is there anything I can do or if you just need me to listen, I am available for you." Speak to them in the hallway,just friendly chitchat to open up the lines of communication. Continue to follow up with them once they leave your class fo the semester. By keeping those lines of communication open at all times, they are more likely to talk to you.
