ED102 - Student Retention Methods

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Testimonials:

I really enjoy teaching and all this info helps so much, it is very reassuring that my school is not the only one with sometimes difficult students.

I was very hesitant to take an online course because I am an auditory learner, but I found that this worked well. I actually found myself going back to the forums to see if there were any additional comments.

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. I printed out some of the information so I could go back and study it again. There was a wealth of information that was given that I certainly will be able to use.

I feel refreshed and ready for next quarter!!!

My job requires a lot of my time and I thank you for letting me extend this course. I am a vocational nursing program director, I teach, supervise other instructors and make sure all students in my program are successful. This course helps me in making sure all my students meet their needs. I would recommend this website to all my colleagues. Thank you, Anne

I have taught in a university for 19 years, and felt this was an excellent program! I thoroughly enjoyed the content and suggestions throughout the course.

I really enjoyed the content and material presented in this program. I believe that it is very beneficial to anyone teaching who has not had teacher training and even those who have.

The course was informative. It reinforced what I already learned from work experience and introduced more concepts.

I now have some good ideas to try in my online class next quarter to help increase interaction among the students and build a sense of community that will hopefully improve retention.

This was very good. It gave me tips when I go back in the class, I will have more ideas and be more active in teaching.

I enjoyed the content as well as discovering the areas I can improve on. In addition, I was provided with additional tools to assist me.

Course Format

• Can Start Anytime
• Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
• Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)

Course Length

• 4 Hours of Activities
• 4 Weeks to Complete the Course
• Can Finish Faster

Completion Requirements

• Study Course Content
• Participate in Forum Discussions *
• Pass ALL Required Quizzes
• Complete Online Course Survey

* You are required to participate in the course forum. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.

Technology Requirements

• A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
• Adobe Flash Player
• Speakers or headphones

Module 1: Understanding Student Characteristics

• Recognize various student characteristics that comprise a diverse learning environment.
• Address the most prevalent sources of student fears and frustrations.
• Identify both intrinsic and extrinsic student needs that influence student learning and assess how these needs can be supported.

Module 2: General Strategies for Student Retention

• Provide different student supports to enhance the learning environment.
• Utilize methods, as the leader in the classroom, for creating personal student learning experiences.
• Apply strategies for enabling students to set goals and enjoy success ultimately leading to student retention.

Module 3: Keeping Your Focus on the Students

• Apply the concept of 'learnativity' by creating ways for students to actively engage in the learning process, and assimilate instructional content and applications.
• Build rapport with students by recognizing verbal and nonverbal cues that instructors send in the learning environment.
• Refocus your own instructional effectiveness and capitalize on your strengths as a professional teacher.

Module 4: Motivating Your Students

• Explain reasons for learner motivation and identify ways to appeal to motivation needs.
• Utilize components of the motivation process such as reinforcement, content retention and transference.
• Describe qualities that make a motivating instructor.

Completion of this Course:

• Certificate of Completion
• 4 Hours of Continuing Education

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