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How do teachers get their kids to talk with them if they are having trouble and dont want to ask a question?

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Michelle’s Answer

When I was a high school math teacher, I had several students that found it difficult to ask questions or raise their hands. Because this was a common occurrence, I told each of my classes that I would randomly select students during each class period to ask a question if no one else had one. This not only encouraged students to ask a question, know SOMEONE was going to have to ask one before wrapping up, but also encouraged everyone to think about what might have been a difficult part of the lesson. Additionally, I frequently engaged students individually by asking for feedback on what we were working on. Again encouraging everyone to feel more comfortable about asking questions and just speaking in front of others. Offering time at the beginning and end of class for individual one on one help was also a good way to engage those with question but not comfortable asking in front of their peers.
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Dave’s Answer

Hi Daisy,
If a student has a question about something they usually don't want to ask that in front of their peers because it might make them look less intelligent.
Usually answers that require a yes or no also don't give you much information. Try not to ask those kinds of questions. Questions such as "Do you understand this?" Require very little response. But if you ask "Show me where you're having some difficulty", a student is more likely to engage you in a real answer. I'm assuming here that the student that you are trying to engage has a question about the material you are trying to teach.
You need to also let all of your students know that you are approachable and available to them. This means that they have to know that they can come and see you if they're having some difficulties before school after school or even during their lunch. It also might help students to ask questions if they have a buddy in class that they work with. If the two of them can't figure out the answers then they definitely need to ask you for assistance. The more shy student might not ask the question but their buddy will ask the question. Sometimes students just need a role model of how to ask questions.
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Simeon’s Answer

Sometimes, just giving the group some extra time to ask questions will send the message that you sincerely want students to ask additional questions. Most people, especially adolescents, cannot put up with silence for long and would rather ask a question than let the silence continue. It doesn't take long, even though just a few extra seconds will feel like forever when you're the teacher in charge. Also, going around to students one by one and checking in will also give them the opportunity to ask questions they want to ask, but don't necessarily want to put forward in a group setting.
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Pam’s Answer

What a good question. I find it helpful to demonstrate my trust in a student first and allow them to see that they can trust me, too. I try to develop activities that we can do together whether we talk or not. I also like to tell students "I am hear to listen if you ever want to talk." Hope that helps.
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