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How to connect better with students?
Currently an eduction major in junior year, I am just starting fieldwork and I notice an overwhelming amount of students who tend to hate school and not do anything that involves learning. What are some tips and tricks to motivate students to learn.
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Dino’s Answer
Hello Rut, how are you faring? We appreciate you reaching out and hope to alleviate your current concerns. Your question is indeed insightful.
To begin with, have you completed your coursework on classroom management and teaching strategies? These two areas are crucial, especially as you transition into the practical aspects of your profession. You will encounter students with diverse backgrounds, unique personalities, and varying abilities, talents, and aptitudes.
Have you had the chance to engage in practice teaching or observation? This will give you a firsthand experience of the dynamics within and outside the classroom. It can be emotionally taxing if you're unprepared, which is why these experiences are integrated into your curriculum.
Now is the best time for you to grow as a teacher, as you grapple with real-world issues teachers face. How will you handle the diversity among your students?
Start by familiarizing yourself with your students. Some may be seeking your attention, while others may require special attention due to certain circumstances. Learn their names and address them personally.
Before delving into specifics, introduce yourself and share what inspired you to become a teacher. In the first week of classes, you can begin to establish the rules and expectations for your course.
Encourage students to suggest their own rules and expectations for the class. Ownership of these rules can foster responsibility, and if they falter, you can gently remind them of the guidelines they set.
Engage in open conversations with students who may pose challenges, to understand the reasons behind their behavior. Express your sincere concern for their personal, social, and academic responsibilities at school.
Remember, respect is earned, not given. Therefore, strive to be a role model for your students. There are numerous strategies for dealing with students, and in time, you will master them. You're on your way to becoming an excellent teacher. Best of luck!
To begin with, have you completed your coursework on classroom management and teaching strategies? These two areas are crucial, especially as you transition into the practical aspects of your profession. You will encounter students with diverse backgrounds, unique personalities, and varying abilities, talents, and aptitudes.
Have you had the chance to engage in practice teaching or observation? This will give you a firsthand experience of the dynamics within and outside the classroom. It can be emotionally taxing if you're unprepared, which is why these experiences are integrated into your curriculum.
Now is the best time for you to grow as a teacher, as you grapple with real-world issues teachers face. How will you handle the diversity among your students?
Start by familiarizing yourself with your students. Some may be seeking your attention, while others may require special attention due to certain circumstances. Learn their names and address them personally.
Before delving into specifics, introduce yourself and share what inspired you to become a teacher. In the first week of classes, you can begin to establish the rules and expectations for your course.
Encourage students to suggest their own rules and expectations for the class. Ownership of these rules can foster responsibility, and if they falter, you can gently remind them of the guidelines they set.
Engage in open conversations with students who may pose challenges, to understand the reasons behind their behavior. Express your sincere concern for their personal, social, and academic responsibilities at school.
Remember, respect is earned, not given. Therefore, strive to be a role model for your students. There are numerous strategies for dealing with students, and in time, you will master them. You're on your way to becoming an excellent teacher. Best of luck!
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Karissa’s Answer
You can learn all the tips to becoming a great teacher. This takes time and requires small steps. At this point your question should be "How do I keep students off their phone?" You may feel phones are a learning tool but that is something you can only accomplish if you have 100% control over when electronic devices are used. You will be reprimanded if your Principal comes into your class and sees students on their phones without a lesson plan that includes the use of electronic devices.
The best way of doing this is being consistent day one and taking points away from an assignment or test. Never get tired of nicely asking them to put it away. Do not leave their desk until they do. Be prepared to be unable to enforce this rule. Their is a reason why teachers are leaving the profession. Try and teach lower elementary grades.
The best way of doing this is being consistent day one and taking points away from an assignment or test. Never get tired of nicely asking them to put it away. Do not leave their desk until they do. Be prepared to be unable to enforce this rule. Their is a reason why teachers are leaving the profession. Try and teach lower elementary grades.
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Casey’s Answer
I teach a career field related class. Here are three things that I have found help with student engagement:
1. Do activities that have the students engage with the material. (Example - Draw the bones that make up the shoulder girdle, label them, cut them out, and assemble them in some way)
2. Plan to switch activities often to create pace. (Example - Bell Ringer, YouTube Intro to Today's Lesson, Lesson, Review of Lesson Material, Activity that Applies Material (I have a block period))
3. Use review games - Quizlet, Blooket, Gimkit, Kahoot. Students love playing games! Whether the reward is a piece of candy or a bonus point, the students want to win.
Every age group is different. I teach juniors and seniors, and these strategies help keep students present.
Good luck finding your groove!
1. Do activities that have the students engage with the material. (Example - Draw the bones that make up the shoulder girdle, label them, cut them out, and assemble them in some way)
2. Plan to switch activities often to create pace. (Example - Bell Ringer, YouTube Intro to Today's Lesson, Lesson, Review of Lesson Material, Activity that Applies Material (I have a block period))
3. Use review games - Quizlet, Blooket, Gimkit, Kahoot. Students love playing games! Whether the reward is a piece of candy or a bonus point, the students want to win.
Every age group is different. I teach juniors and seniors, and these strategies help keep students present.
Good luck finding your groove!