Submitted by Kimsan (not verified) on January 22, 2008 - 21:55.
Get to know the child's interest. For example, when they grow up what would they like to be? Then, teachers can bring books or magazines of high interest topics to the class and have them look at it or read it for 10 minutes a day. Later on, teachers can explaine to them that almost all jobs required reading, writing and math skills. Also explaine to them that people with education get pay more than those who didn't. Or tell them one of their strength to encourage them to elaborate on their strength.
Teaching in an Urban School District
Submitted by Kimsan (not verified) on January 22, 2008 - 21:55.
Get to know the child's interest. For example, when they grow up what would they like to be? Then, teachers can bring books or magazines of high interest topics to the class and have them look at it or read it for 10 minutes a day. Later on, teachers can explaine to them that almost all jobs required reading, writing and math skills. Also explaine to them that people with education get pay more than those who didn't. Or tell them one of their strength to encourage them to elaborate on their strength.