Get Your Students Hired
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Best Practices to Enhance Student Retention --> Making a Positive Impact on Students
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Encourage students by giving them a "can do" attitude. Let them know you support them and believe they will succeed.
Leading by example helps motivate students. Displaying honesty and emotional intelligence is very important in the classroom setting.
Making a positive impact from the initial point of contact is essential, but then the work is, to not lose that! Every day is a chance for each faculty member to engage , connect, and assist the student in a positive fashion.
As an Academic Advisor, generating a positive impact in students' lives is essential for their academic and personal success. To achieve this, it's crucial to create a comfortable environment where students feel welcome and supported. Additionally, a good advisor must learn how to teach, offering advice and strategies to help students overcome their challenges. It’s not just about giving information but about telling it, telling it, telling it, repeating key concepts and ensuring that students understand and absorb what is being shared. Motivation is key to helping students maintain focus and drive toward their goals. It is also essential to inculcate emotional intelligence, helping them recognize and manage their emotions, which will allow them to make healthier and more balanced decisions in both their academic and personal lives.
Visualizing is something I will definitely be putting to work in the classroom. The best stories told are when you feel like you are in the story with the person telling it.
I always try to create a comfortable environment in my classroom and improve my teaching skills to make positive impact to my students.
students need to be in a motivated environment. help them become motivated by having a encouraging attitude, answer students with positivity, and help create goals with steps to achieve the goals with them.
I always try my hardest to have a positive attitude, I do believe by understanding that our own characteristics and motivation can always help us with students
I’ve learned the importance of creating a positive and engaging environment for students to succeed, both in and out of the classroom. It’s not just about teaching content, but also about helping students develop EQ (Emotional Intelligence), which research shows can be even more important than IQ for long-term success.
By focusing on characteristics like dependability, honesty, self-efficacy, and teamwork, I can help students build the soft skills they need to overcome obstacles and thrive in their careers. I apply this by incorporating interactive and motivating techniques in my lessons, whether it’s using visualization exercises, telling stories, or creating a positive atmosphere where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities.
At the beginning of every term, I tell my students that this is the "touchy-feely mod" because I teach them personal life lessons that will help them succeed once they graduate (I teach the final term of our program). On day one, I emphasize that they must be “100% responsible for their life and everything that happens in it.” This means not blaming others for failures and not letting themselves off the hook for their mistakes, but instead taking full responsibility and learning what they can do differently next time.
Helping students understand their emotions, stay motivated, and set goals will not only boost their academic success but also prepare them for the challenges they’ll face beyond school.
checking in with students who were absent during the most recent class session builds rapport and creates trust. "Hello, is everything alright? I noticed you were absent yesterday. Please see me 1:1 when you have a few moments, and I'll catch you up on what you missed." If we don't have this conversation our student can believe we don't care about their success. Having the conversation demonstrates care and initiates a coaching session so our student has a better understanding of what needs to be accomplished to be successful.