Keep the class on a positive tone, by being enthusiastic.
Have students explain some of the things they learned for today, give positive reinforcement. By positive reinforcement is if the student is not quite correct, ask the student questions that they can answer to lead them back on the right track. Never tell them they are wrong in a classroom setting.
Make myself available for the student when they need help, when I am not in class.
1--Speak to each student every day. Acknowledge their good work, attention to detail, or just say "hello."
2--Pay attention to grades and look for a drop in quality of work. Discuss this change with the student.
3--Pay attention to attendance. Talk to any student who is absent for 2 days in a row.
positive reinforcement
increased tutoring
improved student relations
1. Continue to tutor students that are are not native English speakers to encourage their engagement in the course.
2. Encourage students to be involved with the school's outreach programs.
3. Advise students about the resources available at the school on both local and national levels.
I will do an orientation on the 1st day to learn a little about my students in the class. As the class proceeds, I will identify students who are struggling with tests and tutor them. I will also be a mentor to all students.
Connect with students every day. Class activities that promote student interest.
Provide more mentoring and tutoring help to at risk students.
School sponsoring student appreciation events.
I am going to reveiw the test scores, seek advice from other instructors and do more research so i can be as effective as possible.
Continue to provide positive reinforcement to my students. I think that sharing personal experience in my field and being enthusiastic my career. This also reminds my students that their hardwork and dedication is GOING TO PAYOFF.
My saying "you are going through hard times, I have been there. I am going to remind you daily that you must keep your eye on your goal."
The other thing that I think is helpful, is that I tell them I am their biggest cheerleader. I will see them in the hallways after they have completed my course and the students will come up to me and comment on being their biggest cheerleader.
ALSO, I constantly remind my students that I am here for them, if they need me. Just because I am not teaching them directly does not mean I cant be available to them. WE ARE A TEAM. INSTRUCTORS ARE A TEAM.
Also, my college provides staff inservices on retention to reinforce the retention concept. This is a great teambuilding strategy. Frequently this allows for discussions and new ideas for student retention.
1. Inspire my program directors through discussions on retention and student success.
2. Visit classrooms and talk to students about the school's commitment to their success, remind them about support services available.
3. Show instructors we have a commitment school by listening to their ideas and concerns for improvement.
1. Ask questions and listen.
2. Start a suggestion box.
3. Check with students regularly.
1. Clear expectations
2. Connect the course with real life connections
3. Set up time prior to class to handle and concerns or questions
1) Having full grasp of material presented
2) Anticipate student questions
3) Treat each student if they were the most important person in the room.
1. Use of guest speaker/field trip that relates to the course objectives.
2. Find ways to get students to come to tutoring. I have a session offered every week but not many students are attending.
3. Have more one on one meetings with each student. Not only about their status in the course but to also get to know them more. Find out about any obstacles that they might have so that I can intervene early.
Working together within the academic staff and communicating better.
Working with Career Services to track students better.
Getting students involved in school organizations.
Provide extended tutoring opportunities
Personally call students when they are absent
Include more technological learning opportunities to appeal to all learning styles
I think I will try this. I need to engage my student more. I shy away from it because I don't want my students to have blurred lines when it comes to the teacher student relationship. However, I will offer an ear to listen to them more. I will improve my hours of tutoring and offer more praise to my students.
Motive and encourage instructors to show constant motivation to their students.
Identify at risk students earlier to solve issues.
Improve the services offered by the Student Services Coordinator.
1.I would like to see a bulletin board to identify which staff member to contact to address student issues. 2. I would like to see these team members in the student lounge at break to meet students in a more personal way. Therefore more students would know the name & face of the staff. 3.I would like to have the potential new students meet with an instructor of their field of interest to gain more insight to the job description and duties of the field of interest before the student makes the commitment to a field.This will build enthusiasm and develop a warm connection with the instructor early on.
Creating a suggestion box and letting students know it will be checked Fri with responses - if appropriate - on Monday (and of course actually doing this).
Starting the next course with each student filling out a time management grid to help them review tasks, stresses and prioritize
Increase individual "check-up" advising to biweekly.
Skills lab for all missed lab works offered once a week before class.
Give out perfect attendance and performance awards
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Personal calls to the absent students to check on them and let them know that we care that they are gone.
