PowerPoint presentation on how to motivate and manage golf management students (2008)

1. Dr Rob Macpherson, 14th August 2008

5. Students @ the Centre
Understanding each student, and
their individual learning experiences,
is central to the successful running of
any activity, module or course
From Day 1, I make clear to the student
that their learning journey is primary
Throughout the course I endeavour to
communicate regularly, clearly, fairly
and timeously

6. Clarity
Energy
Quality
Honesty
Variety
Key Principles

7. Clarity
Objectives and purpose of assessments
Accurate student/module handbook
Context of the learning
Up-to-date reading lists
Learning outcomes/benchmarks
Learning expectations for module

8. Energy
In the classroom/out of the classroom
Foster student-led learning
Teaching informed by personal research
Flexibility and adaptability
A state of “constant vigilance”
Demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject

9. Quality
Committed to Continuous Personal
Development
Strong believer in experiential education
Mix of theoretical/practical experience
Value core skills for employability
Awareness of QA and QE agendas
Track record of quality teaching

10. Variety
Use targets and rewards
Small and large group exercises
Vary assessment types and forms
Diversity of case-study based learning
Encourage self-directed learning
Mix classroom learning with field trips

11. Honesty
When having fun...enjoy it!
When asked a direct question...answer it
Provide honest feedback, constructively
When lacking knowledge...admit it
When dealing with a problem...face it
Keep it simple, when it can/should be

12. Conclusion
Lecturer/student relationship
Properly challenging course material
Well organized course
Active student engagement in learning
Variety of teaching & learning styles
Currency and relevance of material
Lecturer knowledge and enthusiasm
Practicals/appropriate case studies