involve them as leaders in the discusson.
the more you can involve the student in actual performance modules will help the student see the relevance of the assignemnt/ class and stay engaged and interested in the class
I absolutly agree with you, thats the best way to show that we are there with them reaching uor goals together.
Bringing in guest speakers to spark the student's interest.
Asking a direct question. Having class work in groups. Meeting with the student to see if there is an issue that I may support in correcting.
Never considered breaks in the lecture and rendering a breif quiz on what was just discussed. Great idea. I will implment.
I use a puzzle that can be tricky to figure out. This grabs their attention and allows them to show their thinking skills. I discuss the puzzle afterwards.
Jim
Capturing attention by clarifying expectations
I agree. The more I move around and the more energy I put forth, the more involved the students are.
I could apply small group activities and inattentive students, should be involve in the assignment.
As an Instructor we could combine two o more instructional strategies with two or more deliver ways, in order to increase the students desire to get the new knowledge, helping them to achieve the assignment goals.
Hi Kyle,
We must get students involved so that they pay attention. If students have too much idle time they will become unfocused.
Patricia
Hi Akita,
By the instructor being mobile it really helps with maintaining the students attention.
Patricia
Hi Yaneidis,
Students seem to really enjoy small group activities. I have seen great interaction from group activities, and I have witnessed much learning taking place as well.
Patricia
Moving around the classroom, while lecturing. Adding in review questions into the powerpoint lecture, to get to students to think about what you have already talked about.
I agree that some form of physical movement may be best in that it causes a break in the form of the class presentation, which should get everyone's attention. But this can become too "commonplace," if used extensively. I believe you need to change the way you break up the class presentation for the purpose of getting the attention of students by also using verbal tactics, such as speaking more loudly or softly, writing on the board, asking questions directly to the inattentive student, and other forms of attention-getting. Physical movement should be smooth and fit into the lesson somehow; otherwise it seems to me that the only purpose is to concentrate on the student rather than on the class and the lesson. So, I am saying generally, that whatever method you use to capture an "inattentive" student's attention must be natural, not contrived, and not place too much emphasis on one student over the group as a whole.
I usually apply Instructional strategies like Small group activities, which help them to increase the student class's participation.
Hi Jana,
Our students need as little disruptions as possible. They must stay focused on the lesson. Asking questions/input is a good way to keep students engaged.
Patricia
Great idea Roman, while Im walking and lecturing I like to engage the students by asking questions and getting lots of feed back.
I have learned to lecture while constantly walking.
