Get Your Students Hired
showing enthusiasm, excitement and good preparation motivates students.Motivated students tend to reciprocate the favor by being respectful and attentive.
Silviu,
When we prepare, we care. At least, that's that's message most students receive when we are diligent to put in the time, effort and planning for our classes.
Barry Westling
Being organized in the classroom shows respect towards the students. They will appreciate the fact that you (the instructor) took the time to be well prepared especially when we expect the students to be prepared and participate in class discussions.
Dwayne,
First, understand that students will be focused if they feel there's something in it for them. So, doing activities that relate to the career field where they can be successful workers is an overarching idea. Specific activities might include sharing stories or situations from the past to demonstrate how success can (or cannot) be achieved. Also, small group discussions with a specific topic, time limit, and expectation to present the groups findings or opinion to the whole class helps spark interest and participation. Think about being creative with your existing activities with the spin of (what's in it for me"). Good luck.
Barry Westling
What are some other things we can do as instructors to motivate students? I sometimes have taught classes where the students just seem so unmotivated & uninterested in the material presented. I need to find some better ways to re-energize them & spark that side of their brains in order for them to shift their motivation into drive.
Candace,
Yeah, focus. It's what we expect from students, and we present a better when when we are focused. It takes effort, thought, gathering resources, and time to do it efficiently.
Barry Westling
Being well prepared helps me to focus more on the students instead of focusing on the content I am teaching. After teaching the came class a few times it seems to be easier to find ways to stimulate students
Timothy,
When students know the expectations of the day, and are included in the instructors plan, they will be better equipped to stay focused and prepared to complete the assignments. And it's only fair that there are no "surprises" that are sprung on students. Instruction should be seamless and flow well.
Barry Westling
Coming into class,I keep a good attitude and write the information for the day on the board.Students appreciate knowing what is going on.
Hi Kundukisa,
An entusiastic instructor always makes for a more enjoyable and interesting class.
Barry Westling