https://padlet.com/jenttown2/c8yk9ne81iorul53 Creating a Path to Sucess Chapter 4 en-us 2020-11-20 17:56:38 UTC 2025-12-11 20:28:34 UTC hello@padlet.com jenttown2 https://padlet.com/jenttown2/c8yk9ne81iorul53/wish/946391502 On page 58 Gabriel writes: “Several studies have shown that when professors show a personal interest and have a positive attitude toward their students, the students’ motivation and attendance increase. Both of these attributes are directly related to engagement and learning.” What are some strategies suggested by Gabriel to improve personal connections? What do you do to improve personal connections with your students?

Gabriel: 
1) Hang up pictures of former students so current ones feel engaged
2) Have diverse examples/pictures/speakers that are in the field
3)promote self-efficacy by reminding students the value of hard work, sharing success stories, and enforcing a mindset that they can achieve more

We do: 
1) ask them personal questions to get to know them (really listen if we ask, "How are you?").
2) Look at changes that have happened in their grades and see if it corresponds to life changes
3) start with some sort of introductions at the beginning of the semester
4) Use their personal interests in examples
5) allow for personal expression in assignments
6) be authentic ourselves so that students find us relatable and trustworthy

]]> 2020-11-20 17:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jenttown2/c8yk9ne81iorul53/wish/946391502 jenttown2 https://padlet.com/jenttown2/c8yk9ne81iorul53/wish/946394390 On pages 47 and following, Gabriel provides examples of ways that faculty can promote a growth mindset for their students. Consider the kinds of feedback that you provide for student work. What do you tell your students after they succeed, after they struggle, when you must be critical? Imagine feedback that reinforces a fixed mindset—provide some examples of such feedback. Why might it promote a fixed mindset?


Ware, Germil: 

I aim to be supportive and positive. I use my personal struggles and adversities to as an example to motivate my class. I always encourage to reach out for help and to never give up.

I mention to my class to make sure you "get what you came for" in regards to goals for education completion and in life. Barriers can be conquered with steadiness through the adversity storms to come. 

Self-confidence in one's ability coupled with being aware resources are here to help, will assist with building the growth mindset.]]> 2020-11-20 17:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jenttown2/c8yk9ne81iorul53/wish/946394390 jenttown2 https://padlet.com/jenttown2/c8yk9ne81iorul53/wish/946395713 On page 44, Gabriel writes “Problems typically include things such as a lack of self-confidence, the belief that they could not be successful, loss of interest, intimidation from professors or fellow students, and even a feeling of not being accepted. While these attributes can be significant predictors for the lack of students’ success, so can a person’s background or academic preparation. Lack of effort or low motivation is often cited as one of the main factors for a student’s academic failures or a forced dismissal (for low grades).” 
Do you recognize any of these characteristics/traits in your students? If so, what do you do—right now—to counteract these negative characteristics?

Counteract by: 
1. Reminding students that they are learning something new and it is okay to be confused.
2. Adjusting schedules, due dates and assessments.
3. Having extra reviews and/or one-on-one meetings
4. Understand job/work is their priority but stress how education will lead to higher paying jobs

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