Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Sleeping students During my internship class my cooperating teacher lets students sleep during class. The students walk into class and put their heads down and sleep the whole time. She dosent try to wake them up. What can you do as an intern to make the students stay awake during class? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would first off take away all their distractions. Take their backpacks, phones and only give them their materials needed. Next, give them a short, attainable task that they are held accountable for. A ticket out the door is a great idea because it is an immediate grade. Encourage them to do their best and if the sleeping continues, email the parents and let them know he may need more sleep at home.