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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 teach 2nd grade (and this would be expected!) but we begin preparing our students for a more independent environment when they move on to 3rd grade. By doing this, I have peer groups as well. They must ask 3 people then come ask me if none of those 3 people were able to assist them or provide and explanation. I also have designated peer "tutors" that students can go to when we aren't in peer groups but I may be working with another small group of students. They still have some type of reliance on another person but begin to see that they don't always have to ask "the teacher".
 
     
     
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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: I use peer tutors also, and they are a huge asset.
Rated On: October 11, 2015 5:26 am
Rated By: deRudu
 
     
     
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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: This helps students understand content and build peer relationships.
Rated On: October 11, 2016 9:14 pm
Rated By: pyGyga
 
     
     
  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: Students can learn well from their peers so I like the solution of asking multiple students the question before asking the teacher who might be busy with assisting another student at the time. Great solution!
Rated On: February 27, 2017 1:51 am
Rated By: aHeXud
 
     
     
  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: Independent studies are very important.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 9:50 pm
Rated By: upusyb