
Sometimes its easier to teach someone whos motivated then to teach someone whos not
Utilizing real life experiences in the clinical setting is important to engage motivation.
It is import to tie purpose to the things we do which creates more intrinsic motivation
Know the subject matter is key. Study the content before lecture. Understand it and apply it to real world situations.
Engage with students. Focus on them so that they don't feel left out. Keep lectures within 15 min so that they don't loose interest.
Be passionate about the subject matter and keep it real to the program, real to the industry especially when it comes to safety. Explain what is needed in order to get through the program and the importance of it. But at the same time let them understand that you will not know all of it. Have fun with the material from time to time. Do not overwhelm with every detail
I learned that motivation is the key to their success. Keep them aligned with the program. Help them understand the importance of topics in curriculum and how it relates to testing and O&P so that they can get past the government hurdle and understand basic rules of the FAA so that they can proceed to next level of being a aircraft mechanic.
Teaching future technicians can be a challenge. These students are usually hands on learners, and covering technical concepts can cause students to shut down. I like to breakdown the vocabulary at first, simplifying a concept to layman's terms to remove the language barrier with mechanical nomenclature. Then as we repeat the phrase or process later in the lesson, I begin to add the proper title of the part or concept I am teaching. In this application, it helps to remove the stress of trying to learn a new concept with a new "language" and increases motivation to learn more as… >>>
The REFOCUS strategy was dead on. I have over 20 years in technical training and this really hit home. I was reminded that taking the time to evaluate your class from the students, trainer, and course curriculum point of view is critical to keeping the class motivated, keeping ourselves focused on the student experience, staying on track with the course material and avoiding the "slump" we can fall into. Great advice there.
Motivation is created with enthusiasm for the class which becomes contagious, influencing the room and engaging your students. If we add a little fun in the mix the environment becomes favorable for learning and potentially easy to recall the knowledge learned.
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