Mark,
I too am a firm believer in engaging students through active questioning techniques.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Mark,
I too am a firm believer in engaging students through active questioning techniques.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Asking questions works well to motivate students. When you have a student losing interest start to ask that student questions and see if you can peak there interset thus remotivating them.
I always like to do this method, otherwise you can see the glazed over look in students eyes. keep them involved.
John,
yes keeping them focused on their goals & even their big picture vision or goal for their life. I may really want a piece of cake right now, but when I refocus on the importance of losing weight so I can stay healthy for my family, it's easier to say no--that's my motivation.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
to motivate student in my class. I link the lesson to a true to life situation and get them involve in the lesson. to me this process allows everyone to have a voice be it positive or negative towards the topic. The association won't hurt, but will open their minds and allow them to make a connect with the lesson and their everyday lifes. It also allows you to pick the student mind and see where they are at in terms of understanding the material.
Keeping the student focus on their goals in life and how this will help them achieve them.
Denise,
and I would suggest calling on them to share experiences or to answer questions that are more opinion or idea based. If they are not comfortable sharing, then we don't want to put them on the spot with a right/wrong content type of question.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I need to become more comfortable with calling on students individually.
Jeannette,
questions are a great way to keep the students with you throughout the lesson & to help them stay focused.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
