Get Your Students Hired
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Influencing Student Motivation --> Two Main Issues: Security & Autonomy
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
This module included practical plans for enhancing student security and autonomy. Adult students especially prefer these factors in their learning. Providing structure and setting expectations, while allowing for independence and feedback yield greater results.
I really like a few techniques they covered in this course module... including getting to know the student for when moving too Fast. Also pairing/ grouping the students, but changing those groups periodically.
security in asking questions there are no dumb questions its dumb not to ask questions show students that they are welcome to give input
make the students comfortable so they trust you and explain what you want and what you expect from them, be clear and ask if anyone has any questions
Keep each day new and exciting, while giving encouragement and security to ask questions.
Comment on Lily Huynh's post: Security and autonomy for students stem from trust in their abilities and personal motivation to accomplish their goals. Our institution plays a crucial role in supporting this by providing the necessary learning tools and resources, ensuring students have the guidance they need to succeed while empowering them to take ownership of their educational journey.
Security and autonomy for students is trust and their personal motivation to finish what they set out to do, or to 'achieve it'. Our institution aids and facilitates this with the learning tools.
Confidence. Make your students feel confident and secure when asking questions or making comments about lessons. Give supportive feedback even when students are incorrect with their answers. If they feel safe in the classroom, their motivation increases. Make students feel like they have some control over their course experience. Set up choices that makes students feel like they have some power over their education, even when it doesn't really affect the class overall. Allow for student feedback. It will help you improve your instruction where you maybe don't see an issue, and it helps students feel heard.
I think one of the things that tends to make teaching adults easier than some other age groups is the fact of their motivation to be there, hunger to learn and desire for success. While this isn't always the case, by and large this is usually the mindset they come in with.
Providing security through support and encouragement can lead to a successful outcome for all your students.
Being focused on students needs and expectations, especially adult learners, requires giving them time to answer questions, be interactive and giving positive feedback. Adult learners need to feel secure in their learning environments and more in control of their learning process.
Students must have a sense of self and feel instructors are approachable.
Learn students learning styles
The main thing I took away from this module is how to encourage adult learners in the classroom setting by giving them autonomy and some control over how they learn.