Submitted by Jennifer (not verified) on March 23, 2008 - 13:37.
First and foremost that if you are not having fun, then your students aren't having fun and being bored does not promote learning. What I would also recommend is that if you have the certification to be able to teach another class, switch with another teacher who teaches a different content area. Sometimes we get so hung up on what a student cannot do in our class, that we forget that they shine in other classes. Look at how your students perform and shine in other classes, and maybe you can tailor some of your class activities to meet what they excel and shine at. With that boost of personal pride they get from being able to shine, you will see that are more apt to try harder and work harder for you because of that moment of achievement.
What I would teach a teacher
Submitted by Jennifer (not verified) on March 23, 2008 - 13:37.
First and foremost that if you are not having fun, then your students aren't having fun and being bored does not promote learning. What I would also recommend is that if you have the certification to be able to teach another class, switch with another teacher who teaches a different content area. Sometimes we get so hung up on what a student cannot do in our class, that we forget that they shine in other classes. Look at how your students perform and shine in other classes, and maybe you can tailor some of your class activities to meet what they excel and shine at. With that boost of personal pride they get from being able to shine, you will see that are more apt to try harder and work harder for you because of that moment of achievement.