Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         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? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I have the same issue in my 8th grade classroom. I like having peer groups. I allow my students to work in groups and explain to them, that when they are in groups, the "teacher" (me) is no longer the "teacher". Someone in the group has to answer the questions regarding the content. I will answer any questions that deal with how to do and what to do. This seems to work well in my class because at least one person in the group has to know what was covered to be able to answer questions from their peers.                 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: Groups are great if they are managed. Rated On: February 25, 2018 9:51 pm Rated By: upusyb