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  Case: The never ending question
Why do I need to learn this? Ill never use this stuff again?!

We all know that we are bound to get this question.... at least 5 times.
What are some ways we, as teachers, can help relate the classwork to real life problems and situations?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Being practical in your teaching is extremely important. The previous posts have offered excellent tips but just be sure to understand that while teaching practical skills is important, it doesn't always happen. With the standards changing the way they are, just realize that occasionally you're going to get an odd one. Now, this probably won't happen too often, but just don't beat yourself up if it does.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: Use an example, but good mindset.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 4:27 pm
Rated By: zyWute
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: Bashing the standards is not the answer; finding a way for the students to learn and feel engaged is.
Rated On: February 27, 2015 6:00 pm
Rated By: eQyvyT
 
     
     
  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: Very good.
Rated On: February 25, 2016 9:23 pm
Rated By: Marjorie Nichols