Overcoming Challenges : Overcoming Challenges A Student Perspective
Introduction : Introduction As students, we will often encounter road blocks during our educational journey. However, we must not let those obstacles prevent us from moving forward.
Through this presentation, we will address the common challenges that usually occur and how to overcome them.
How to approach a complex assignment : How to approach a complex assignment Ask the educator questions for clarification
Utilize your text books, syllabus, and class notes for key clues
Connect with other students that know what to do
Look up information that will help you to understand the assignment
How to approach difficultsubjects : How to approach difficultsubjects Read and re-read to get an understanding of the subject
Work out any example problems to make a connection
Use search engines and websites as a resource for the subject
Change your attitude about the subject for an easier break through
How to handle a low grade on an assignment : How to handle a low grade on an assignment Take time and look over any comments regarding the assignment
Make an appointment with the educator regarding the grade
Connect with students who did well and look over their work
Learn from it and begin improving those weak areas
Dealing with teacher/student conflict : Dealing with teacher/student conflict Make sure you are calm when addressing the problem
Treat and approach the educator the way you want to be treated
Get the educator's feedback in how to resolve the problem
Have an open-mind when approaching the conflict
Dealing with personal/educational conflict : Dealing with personal/educational conflict Deal with the problem that is affecting you
If the problem cannot be handled, find ways to work around it
Leave personal problems at home and stay focused
Balance your life to relieve potential personal/educational conflict
Other tips in overcoming challenges : Other tips in overcoming challenges Be proactive
Only take on what you can handle
Respect
Think-outside-the-box
Questions & Comments : Questions & Comments