Brian,
This is good as students hate group work, but we do have group work in the work place....good job!
Shelly Crider
Michael,
Reminding students what does make a person successful in the work place is a very good topic indeed!
Shelly Crider
Observing the student than getting involved with there learning process and skills. Introducing them to problem solving methods and skill to help in the current task helps build there skills for future issues.
One way I do this is by putting students in groups that I picked out because most of them will never work with their freinds. This makes them have to deal with different point of views and with people they would not normaly work with. It can also bring out the best in people when teamed up with students with a high level.
I would also add that we must lead by example, students would likr to see this example
I help the students recognize that how they complete their hands on lab assignments and finish there written responsibilities, is what will make them successful in the work place. They need to know that for some of the students this is going to be considered at as there work experience. Being professional is changing who they are and that will open the way for them to reach their objectives.
Erica,
There are many ways to do this as well. You can use personal experience or have them do some credible research online.
Shelly Crider
Greg,
Setting goals is very important and so many adults do not do this. Not only setting goals, but listing ways we are going to achieve these goals as well.
Shelly Crider
Kimbely,
This is a good exercise to show them how they see themselves. You might want to make a list of how the students think people see them.
Shelly Crider
I help my students by motivating them and showing the best way to succeed as a professional.
I meet with my students on a term by term basis. I set goals with them with deadlines. My approach is to be as positive as I can while giving effective feedback. I sit down with them one on one and discuss their soft skills. I coach the student to want to do better. It's a cause that will assist them in obtaining not only a job, but a career that they want and will enjoy. I use a lot of relative stories from previous students and the negative outcome that can happen if they aren't prepared. Most students seem to be receptive to this approach. They aren't being called out or pin pointed in a group or classroom setting. They are more likely to respond in a positive way when it's just you and the student.
That is a great point, It is sometimes dificult to hold those individuals accountable, since some are so accustomed to acting a certain way.
I usually do a self assessment with my students. We make lists of what we are good at and what we would like to be good at. I show them how the things that they are good at can transfer into professional skills in the workplace.
JOEL,
I like this. I like the idea of having a student back up what they are saying! There are times easier said than done!
Shelly Crider
the way i teach my studetns to develope communication skills is to first think what they will be saying to the attending physician and mkae sure what they are going to ask or propose does have merit towards a particuilar problem or have data to back up what they are saying
Jesse,
Expectations on professionalism is a must. A student may try to say that they are in school not the working environment. As we know, school is where professionalism is learned!
Shelly Crider
Michelle,
Oh so important! Humor is very needed in any environment; however, watch the type of humor that is being provided.
Shelly Crider
Linh ,
This is very important as more and more students are terrible writers due to using IM so much!
Shelly Crider
Angela,
Group work is so good as this prepares students to work well with the clients.
Shelly Crider
I teach general education courses at a career college. I'm usually the instructor they see right before they go on to their medical specific courses. On a regular basis, I integrate professionalism and how to be an efficiant college student in my English and communication courses. I speak with our medical intstructors on a regular basis. I'm well aware that they have a high standard, usually higher standard than many general education courses, because they know these individuals will be dealing with life and death situations. College is the practice field before being sent off to war. With this in mind, I go over what's expected at the beginning of the course. I stress that I do not steer away from these guidlines while remaining approachable to my students. From time to time, I do have to remind them of these expectations, but I regularly and consciously continue to add tips on professionalism, as a student and as a professional.
