Get Your Students Hired
learning your students and how to base your course lay out that would provide the best success for your students.
Confidence, genuine interest in the subject matter, and a desire to watch students learn are very important traits of a good teacher.
I learned that if you show them the respect to learn their name, it will help develop rapport and get the course off to a good start.
Making students comfortable in the classroom is just as important as the material being covered. If the students don't feel comfortable, or they don't like the instructor as a person, that has a greatly negative impact on their ability to digest the information. Lightening the mood in the room and building a rapport with your students carries just as much weight as the subject matter.
Setting a teaching plan and adhering to it, even though the class may have individuals that are at different levels of understanding, is key. Utilizing my field experience and relating it to each individual student will allow them to see progress of their own and not worry about the overall progress of the class.
I love the idea of using humor at the beginning of class to keep students engaged. Small celebrations are also crucial. Daily reinforcement and greeting each student individually in every class is an awesome idea. I love having "students" of the week, plural, to prevent making an intense competition out of it. Lastly, it's important that I bring enthusiasm to the class, so that my students may feel it, too.
In this module I learned that with having a wide variety of different ages, each student learns in their own way. I also learned about different approaches to teaching and different ways to keep students engaged. While these students are adults, they also have a childish side and sometimes it is useful to feed into that side of them.
Treat your students with respect and be creative in your approach to engaging them with excitement about your topic.
Keeping students engaged is import to the learning process. How they remain engaged is what an instructor must learn to teach a group and the individual.
try to engage each student with positive acknowledgement of there participation and encouragement them to learn
I plan to introduce multiple learning strategies for all of the different styles of learning my students need. I will do my best to challenge them without making them feel discouraged so that they will retain each lesson.
Never, ever take yourself too seriously. Remember the purpose and build those relationships. Be self-depricating if needed, and don't be a know it all. Dad jokes work well, try to be hip, but don't be hip. These are all ways for students to connect with you as a real person.
With daily reinforcement and recognition there will be at least a 40% higher level of student achievement. Give daiy reminders of progress and make a big deal about small successes.
my takeaway from this module is to be personable and relatable. that helps the students get engaged.Another takeaway is to increase engagement by moderating discussions.
From this module on General Strategies for Student Retention, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to student persistence and the best practices to enhance retention rates.
Key Learnings:
Importance of Engagement: Active student engagement—both academically and socially—plays a crucial role in retention. Students who feel connected to their peers and instructors are more likely to stay.
Support Systems: Providing robust support systems, including academic advising and mental health resources, is essential for helping students navigate challenges.
Feedback Mechanisms: Regular feedback from students about their experiences can help institutions identify issues early and adapt strategies to better meet their needs.
Application:
Enhancing Engagement: I intend to implement interactive teaching methods, such as collaborative projects and discussions, to foster a sense of community and involvement among students.
Strengthening Support Networks: I will advocate for the establishment of mentorship programs that connect students with advisors or upperclassmen who can provide guidance and encouragement.
Collecting Feedback: I plan to regularly solicit feedback from students through surveys and informal check-ins to assess their experiences and make necessary adjustments to improve their learning environment.
By applying these strategies, I aim to contribute to a more supportive and engaging atmosphere that encourages students to remain enrolled and succeed in their academic journeys.
I have learnt that every student has the right to feel secure in the classroom or lab. As an instructor, I must ensure that all students are included during the lesson. The first step is knowing their names, this helps to build rapport with the students.