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  Case: Engaging High School Students
I am teaching in a High School learning strategies for my internship this semester and many of the morning class students, are not engaged in the content that we are teaching them. It is a struggle to get them to keep their heads up and engaged in the lesson, and even though I have tried to incorporate participation points, questioning, etc. they just do not want to be apart of the class. I get that the subject matter is a bit dry and boring, which is somewhat out of my control - but how can I get these students to care about their own learning?!?!?!
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I completely relate to your situation! I have the same problem with my high schoolers for my internship as well. What I’ve found helps the most is building a relationship with them and letting them know that they are teaching you how to teach them. Find out what they like and what they want to do after graduation. I also try to make it relevant to them. For example, if you are giving them word problems or sample paragraphs or something of the like, make it about one of your students and what they want to do post-graduation. They’ll feel special and their friends will mimic their enthusiasm and interest.
 
     
     
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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: Good idea.
Rated On: October 7, 2019 8:24 pm
Rated By: Tiffany Foti
 
     
     
  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: Great.
Rated On: October 11, 2019 12:35 pm
Rated By: eVuZuR