understanding attrition
I have found that students have not had the pleasure to deal with more adult problems, such as finances,which can lead to de-motivation in the classroom
Alphonso, do you have peer support groups to offer the support and encouragement that students don't get at home?
This is a major issue with our students, and age is not necessarily a barometer. We have unique challenges that seem to be more directly linked with outside factors such as economics, relationship issues, etc. Unfortunately, many of our issues seem to be lack of support from their outside personal relationships.
Is there a process in place to bring them up to speed? What's the role of the instructor and the school to help the student gain adult world experience?
I agree. If the student's life experiences are not up to the adult world for whatever reason, it is harder for them to deal with the stresses in the classroom.
sometimes a word of advise dosn't hurt
There is nothing that is harder to deal with than a student that is having problems at home with money , a girlfriend, his/her car ect...
Sometimes if you pull them aside and talk to them about it they will leet you know what is on thier mind and you can try and give some advise. With others I have found it difficult to get them back on track.
Other than finances, students being away from familiar surroundings,such as home,and haveing to rely only on themselves;will put a great deal of stress on them because of not ever haveing to make those tough decissions
