Vernise WalkerCHEP

The four styles of classroom management are very informative, I find that each class that I have taught has a different personality. I realize that I as the instructor must be flexible and willing to adapt and vary my classroom management style in order for the students to obtain the best learning experience possible. Vernise Walker

Building a rapport with my students help them to become more comfortable in the classroom learning environment. I willingly share some of my personal professional experiences with my students, which motivate them, and helps to establish a trust and openness with them. What are some ways you build a rapport with your students? Vernise

Today more and more 18-20 olds are entering the career college learning environment. some come directly from the high school environment, and we as instructors must illustrate to them that they can succeed even though they don't possess life experiences, that the nontraditional students and others in the class have. How do you motivate and give feed back to your 18-20 year old students? Vernise

The two support systems such as the internal & external systems, required by students are very important for the success of the students' career goals. The internal support system such as financial, tutoring, instructor's encouragement, content application etc., may be the most reliable to accomplish their goals. Reliability of family and friend may or may not always be consistent and able to meet their needs. Vernise

Retention is very vital in the existence of a successful student body and school accreditation. Faculty plays an important role in cultivating a climate that is conductive to learning and motivating their students to take ownership of their academic achievement. Adult learners need to be motivated just as all other students. They must be allowed to incorporate their life expereinces into their learning environment and must be treated with respect and dignity in order for them to be successful in completing their educational goals. Vernise Walker

It is our responsibility to help our students by supporting them when they run into diffculities that will jeporadize them continuing their education. We should never make promises that we cannot keep. We should never take on their problems but let them work it out. We can be supportive by listening and being committed to their success. Vernise Walker

No one wants to be known as a quitter. Ther are many factors that contribute to a student feeling they have no other choice but to quit. A school that is committed to their students and work with their student to gain understanding of what is giving place to their thoughts of quitting and are proactive in helping their students, are more likely to reduce their students attrition rate. It is not only important to understand attrition but it also is important be successful in avoiding and reducing the factors that causes attrition. Vernise Walker

Retention in postsecondary adult education isvery important. Most adults return to school in order to imporve their life style and provide for their family. Few people have time to waste and so I beleive most adult learners enter the academic arena with the expectation of being successful to complete the course they have started. It takes the entire faculty and staff to work together as a team to help our students accomplish their academic dream. Vernise Walker