It really is as simple as that: play with the layout of the room. I realise this is no small feat, so here are 5 tips for breaking with routine and shaking things up at the start of the lesson: Somehow, I need to ‘hook’ them in, pique their interest, give them a reason to be invested in what they are going to learn. I set the scene for my lesson in those first five minutes. If, after the introductory minutes, my student have already slumped down into their seats, are gazing out the window or surreptitiously texting under their desks ( yes, we do realize that is what you are doing we don’t think that you are just staring at your crotch), then I know my job for the next 45 minutes is going to be a lot more difficult. This got me thinking and I came to an interesting realisation: In the first five minutes, I can tell how a lesson is going to be received.
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Her questions are always intelligent, thought-provoking and full of exciting curiosity – she is going to make an exceptional teacher.Ī few weeks ago she asked me how to get students to ‘come to the party’ how to entice them to engage and participate in the learning experience so that it wasn’t a one-sided affair. I absolutely love chatting to her about her experiences and questions, as she challenges me to reflect on my own practice: to re-evaluate my strategies to work out what it is I do and why to tweak what isn’t working. I have a wonderful friend who is currently a student teacher.