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  Case: Needy Students
I currently teach 8th grade and my students are so very needy. They constantly ask the same exact questions and want me to give them the answer. They do not want to look for the information themselves. I can stand in front of the classroom and provide them with explanations for specific questions on a handout and as soon as I hand it out, they are asking me questions over the topics I just covered minutes ago. When I give students independent practice, they cannot do any of it on their own. They want me to hold their hand and walk them through each question even after I have already given them notes with all of the information in them. What can I do to encourage my students to be more independent?
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I think the solution for this is something that you must do with them from day one. Students in a sense have to be reprogrammed each school year on how to do things. So, begin the school year by telling the students how you structure your lessons. For example, lecture, group practice, then independent practice. Then show them what is expected of them during each part of the lesson. Do some modeling exercises where you show them what is expected of them during each part. Explain consequences for not meeting those expectations, such as loss of privileges and/or low grades.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Showing them what is expected is great!
Rated On: February 25, 2018 9:51 pm
Rated By: upusyb
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree this is a good solution.
Rated On: October 8, 2018 3:17 am
Rated By: ByGeDa