Ethos in College Non-Traditional Age Students and Younger...

Introduction Ethos can be defined by Merriam Webster Dictionary as, â€Å"the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution.† Famous Greek philosopher and teacher Aristotle studied and taught the concept of ethos. In The Rhetoric, Aristotle identifies ethos as: †¦the character [ethos] of the speaker is a cause of persuasion when the speech is so uttered as to make him worthy of belief, for as a rule we trust men of probity more, and more quickly, about things in general, while on points outside the realm of exact knowledge, where opinion is divided, we trust them absolutely (qtd. in Haskins 44). From a teaching perspective, ethos can highly affect a classroom’s efficiency. In this†¦show more content†¦Bottom line, the age separation between the teacher and student should not negatively impact the instructor’s ability to educate the student. Moreover, teacher-student age separation should not hinder an educator’s ability to establish and maintain ethos. This paper will provide a brief background of non-traditional aged students, discuss the positive aspects of having older students in a collegiate classroom, how to establish ethos between the young teacher and the older student, provide personal experiences, and present final conclusions. Ultimately, the purpose of this paper is to examine and evaluate how young teachers can establish ethos when educating students who are older. Non-Traditional Aged Students The term â€Å"non-traditional† has been coined to describe and categorize students from non-traditional backgrounds. Non-traditional student diversity may include â€Å"age, color, ethnicity, gender, national origin, physical, mental and emotional ability, race, religion, language, sexual orientation and socio-economic status† (Taylor and House 46). From the age perspective, non-traditional students exceed the normal age range of college students. The normal age range for students attending higher education institutions is 18-24 years of age. â€Å"The rise of non-traditional-age students – that is, students who are either coming to college or retuning to it† has been increasing for the past several decades (Lang 188). Before determining how ethos canShow MoreRelatedLeadership Training Program4637 Words   |  19 PagesStudent Leadership Training Booklet †¢ Why Is There a Critical Need for Student Leaders? †¢ What Is the Difference Between the Shared Leadership Model vs. the Traditional Leadership Model †¢ How Can Students Develop Leadership Skills during College Years? †¢ What Is the Relationship Between Leadership and Mentoring? †¢ What Are Resources for Student Leadership Development? 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