changhiz Gaeeni

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While increasing participation is an obvious goal in courses that include frequent discussions and small-group work, it is also important in a lecture course. In short, if only a few students participate by volunteering answers, asking questions, or contributing to discussions, class sessions become to some extent a lost opportunity to assess and promote learning. You can improve student participation in your course by devoting time and thought to shaping the environment and planning each class session. Furthermore, the way in which you interact, both verbally and non-verbally, communicates to students your attitude about participation. Ideally, the goal of increasing… >>>

First of all, you need to know the energy that flows in your classroom. Some classrooms have a very hyper and enthusiastic energy, and other classrooms have a very dry, tired, and negative energy. If your classroom is hyper, then you need to have lessons that are not going to increase that energy because it will make the students uncontrollable. The real challenge is for those who have dry and tired energy from their students. If you realize that your class is always “spaced out” or constantly tired, then you need to think of a lesson plan(s) that will be… >>>

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the fisrt impression is crucial in establishing rapport with your students. I always have my student to introduce themselves in the class and tell me a unique thing about him/herself. In thefirst meeting I refrain from lecture and spend a good amount of time to know my students.
It is vital to have a comfortable furniture and decoration of the classroom for the students. I can call a few things which can enhance the student's participation and attention. A seat that is comfortable with plenty of room and space, may seem unimportant. But an uncomfortable place distracts the stuedt, causes early fatigue, and depletion of energy.
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To be able to motivate the students, I think the instructor needs to be motivated. If the instructor shows a desire to improve and is excited to teach,the students is influenced positively. Positivity invites positivity. An astute instructor tries to motivate his/her student every day.
Diversity of the student such as age and culture provides formidable challenges for the instructors. Ignoring the unique backgroung of each student sets the tone for transferance, perceptional inaccuracies, and alienation of the student. Many students may look at you as an authority figure, parent, spouse, or friend. Each with positive and negative effects on their life, may resemble the instructor's persona. It is important for the instructor to be sensitive to the students background and fear. this allows for a solid rapport and relationship.

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