Job Skills
Hvving a career service advisor can help with retention . Students need that extra push .
I agree. No matter how great a teacher you might be,sharing experiences from the field is key, It will hold the student attention, help them to remember the point that was being made and maybe get the student excited about the topic that is being presented.
The students can definatley tell the instructors that have real world experiance than those that just teach cirricculum. They really like real world scenarios.
I agree. I have been in the field that I teach for 30 years. I have on the job experiences that we can decuss and interact which makes things more real and exciting.
Stacy ,
Your real life experiences or stories from others helps the student to understand the industry they have chosen.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
While teaching, I always interject a "real life" experience and incorporate that into my lecture. I believe that proves to the students that what they are learning can be applied in the work place.
I agree that personal stories with a bit of added humor keeps not only my students motivated, but myself as well!
I agree with this statement. Students need to be followed up to increase retention
Wayne,
I what ways does the Graduate Services Department accomplish this?
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Yes, I agree! Having either experienced faculty or guest speakers with real world experience brings solidarity to the lecture. It helps to connect students to the "why" of their studies and through that, provide needed motivation through graduation.
Arleen,
Relating the learning to the real world helps the students to see the relevancy of what they are learning.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Our Graduate Services Dept help students "kepp their eye on the prize". This helps the instructor in the classroom and lab foccus on why the student need to learn theory and skills.
Real world experiences are a valuable tool to enhance student's knowledge in the field.
Keeping students informed about their job opportunities in the future keeps them motivated and focused during classes.
Robert,
Product knowledge is important for the front end (Admissions) and the back end (Career Services).
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
I also think it is smart for the graduate employment specialists to have a very strong, working knowledge of the competencies required for certain program's graduates. Having a copy of the program-specific competency checklist will help those who are receptive to the assistance.
oh yeah, we have one of the best advisors ive ever had the privilege of working with. she constantly visits our class and reinforces the students.
Michael,
Yes they do. This helps reinforce the information very well.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
The expierence that we bring is what helps keep the sudent in school and interested in the course, the students like when you can tell a story that relates to what they are working on.
William,
Reflecting on what you know and sharing it anew does keep it fresh.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
