6.9 Manage Students’ Expectations of Real World Benefits and Issues
Many students are so excited about having the opportunity to apply knowledge to a real world setting that
they are surprised when things do not run as smoothly as planned. It is important to manage students’ expectations
by encouraging them to expect delays, experiences that do not “go by the book,” and other frustrations. The same
items that make an experiential field project exciting (dealing with issues outside of textbook theory, dealing with
real world problems, working in groups, and experiencing the advantages and disadvantages of group dynamics) can
also cause frustration. Students should be reminded that these small stumbling blocks are common occurrences in
the real world and are only precursors of things to come when they eventually start their new careers. Further,
students should be reminded that the ability to master these types of challenges is a skill that will set them apart from
their peers in the workplace.
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