Improving students retention in a RTO (Registered Training organisation) is essential for creating a successful learning environment that ensure all the students will complete their qualifications. Strategic planning factors such as the availability of support services, quality of the physical learning environment and the overall culture of training organisation can help to reduce students stagnation.
Here are some strategies that help to improve the retention rates:
Personalised learning plan: Tailor the experience to each students needs and offer them a flexible approach to becoming more engaged.
Supportive learning environment: Provide a strong support includes the academic assistance. counseling and access to mentors; also created an inclusive culture where all the students feel valued and respected.
Engage students actively: Providing interactive learning tools (e.g. discussion, practical exercises, group work) help to keep the students engage and interested in the content.
Flexible scheduling: Provide flexible scheduling including online, blended or self- placed learning.
Maintaining clear communication: Ensure clear communication regarding course objectives, be transparent about the benefits and outcomes after completing the course.
RTO can improve its retention by providing a student centered, supportive and engaging environment also regularly gathered feedback to ensure that the courses and teaching methods are effective.
