"Lots of good ideas here! I think the answer varies a lot depending on the age of the students you're dealing with. What motivates an 8-year-old won't motivate a 12-year-old. I say, get to know your students and convince them that you care…"
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Death
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hattie Delgado Apr 18, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Being an aspiring elementary teacher I have observed in several different classrooms and the subject of death always somehow comes up. Death is one of the toughest things to understand and deal with…Continue
Letting kids go.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Veronica Gutierrez Apr 16, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
How difficult is it to let your kids go at the end of the year? Although you have a whole class coming in for another fun year how difficult is it to go from seeing the same faces everyday to seeing…Continue
Summertime
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hattie Delgado Apr 17, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
What are different jobs throughout the summer that you could have related to teaching that enhance your performance during the school year and help you become a better teacher?
The first year of teaching
Started this discussion. Last reply by Heidi Siwak Apr 10, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
What is the toughest part of the first year of teaching? What is the easiest part about the first year?
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Katy Scott replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion lack of motivation"
I find a combination of several of the methods listed by others works for me. Here are some specific examples:
1.) ENGAGEMENT
I'm not sure what grade you teach, but starting students on Edmodo is a great way to engage them. The…"
Brian replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion lack of motivation"Eric,
The best motivation that I have found is humor. When I used to teach and students were getting off task or bored, I always tried to have a good laugh with them once in the morning and once in the…"
Don McPhee replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion lack of motivation"Eric, I agree with Tina; everyone wants to and is motivated to learn something, maybe just not what we want them or need them to learn. Finding out what it is that excites them or what it is that has destroyed their motivation is key. …"
Sal P replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion lack of motivation"Ask them questions. Try the socratic method. Engage them so they can't just sit back and avoid participation."
Tina Dahlby replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion lack of motivation"I think every student has motivation to learn something, it's just not always aligned up with curriculum or how we teach. Find out what it is and see if you can incorporate it into your activities. I have a couple of kids who love…"
"Eric,
Show them you care ... get tough. Send weekly progress reports home, make e-mail contact with the parents and bring them up to speed ... don't wait! Call home, invite the parents in, turn the tables ... have the student take…"
Erica Zaremba replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion lack of motivation"I think choice it a big one. I have two students that will to do nothing! It can be very frustrating because they will sit in their desk with the attitude, "Make me." What I have tried doing is allowing more choice and a reward base…"
Christina replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion lack of motivation"I think if you have fun, hands on activities that will keep them engaged is always a good way to keep them motivated. And try to motivate them by having rewards for them also, like extra time at centers or recess. Give them something to look forward…"
Hattie Delgado replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion Death"I agree with the post below, I myself am not good at handling the death of anyone close to me and I am certainly not the one to help students cope. I know that I would be there for my students but I would go to the councilor for advice and…"
Hattie Delgado replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion Summertime"This summer I intend on applying for different summer camps. It is a great way to interact with children outside of the classroom and learn knew and exciting activities that may come in handy in the classroom. I will be graduating in the…"
Veronica Gutierrez replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion Letting kids go."As a college student, I am only with the students that I teach for one semester at a time and I already have trouble leaving them at the end of each semester! Although I am only in their classroom one day a week, I definitely become attached…"
Briana Hernandez replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion Letting kids go."I am not a teacher yet, but i can imagine how hard it is to let your students go. Im sure they are thinking the same thing, but you have to realize that you have put such a great impact on those current students and seeing them excel is all part of…"
Briana Hernandez replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion Death"I think that this is something that you would want to possibly bring in a guidance councilor. Just because they are the ones that are trained with dealing with this subject. You do not want to over step your boundaries and put to much of your own…"
Mary Koch replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion My First Post"Thanks Wendy for reminding me about the Tootsie Roll chant. Haven't used it in a while but I have an especially chatty group of kids this year and I think that they'd love that."
Mary Koch replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion My First Post"I have several different ways to gain students attention. The first thing I teach my kids, on the first day of school is "High Five" Basically, when I say "High Five" and put up my hand, everyone else needs to stop, put up their…"
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- My name is Eric Yatarola. I am studying to be a Elementary/Special Education teacher in Rochester, NY. In my spare time I like to hang out with friends, go to the gym and play soccer.
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