Get Your Students Hired
What I learned from this chapter is: We as Teachers need to be good listeners, problem solvers, care for students, help students when the have a challenging time in their lives. Be sensitive and caring.
Although students may be frustrated or feel negative about an academic situation, we can help students by showing a different perspective of the sitaution/ reframing the issue, along with validating their initial thoughts and feelings.
After identifyig a students potential stressor it is equally inportant to intervene using the the 8 stages of intervention process.
Remembering that we can offer support and guidance in finding a solution and using the 8 ssteps or stages of the intervention process is very helpful while acknowledging that the responsability of solutioning the problem relies in the student.
There are multiple ways to interact with a student. We have to recognize when they are in need, even if they do not communicate this need to us.
What have I learned from this module?
How do I intend to apply it?
Staff must have the correct orientation to be able to refer the student to the correct department.
Reaching out to students struggling in class on exams or those who are quiet may help identify a need. Being present and available to students for support and tutoring can also help decrease the retention issues.
I appreciated the eight stages of assisting students. These stages are a great training tool for staff and faculty who are not trained as advisors, success coaches, or counselors. Also, all personnel need to know what services are available to students and who provides those services.
This section highlights the importance of retention by problem-solving. Before problem-solving is helping the student realize that they can create a plan and help them stray away from dependecy. If they depend on quitting they lose hope and we become what we think right?
It is important to remain neutral and not judge the student if your intervention strategies are going to be well received.
I appreciate the 8 step process for meeting with students. It's important to prepare in advance when you can. I also like the focus on listening to the student. That is so critical before trying to help solve their problem.
Interventions are important. The faculty member should set realistic boundaries when assisting students who are struggling.
As the bottom line said, trust is everything in retension. The more confrontational you when you are talking to the students, the worst its going to be, so its better to be more straight foward and kind and naturing to them.
There are 8 stages when working with a student experiencing a problem. Let them have an opportunity to express concerns.
Students may be dealing with alot of stressors and paying close anough attention to a student's behavior and speaking with them in a trusting, comforting manner can help you help them overcome what is troubling them.