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Mellagar · 11-22-2002, 01:52 PM

Humor is a good way to loosen up the class. You don't have to turn the classroom into a comedy hour but a few smiles help. Best way to keep their attention is show them something they've never seen before. In biology I think there are a few things to brighten their eyes, but math....hmmm....you're on your own with that one. Humor is definately needed there, if not...you'll be teaching at nap time every day. Spontaneous, that's another way. Catch them off guard with something they'd never expect a teacher to do. Have them walk into class thinking "What the hell is he going to do today?" Instead of "Another day of hell with him today."
Also, learning. Make them want to learn, not just study textbooks and take tests. All they'll do is memorize it, then forget it. If you can get them to want to listen to you, then it makes life easier on you and the students.

If that doesn't work....recess. Its a sure winner.

[ 11-22-2002, 01:54 PM: Message edited by: Mellagar ]

11-22-2002, 01:52 PM	#8
Mellagar Avatar Join Date: June 16, 2001 Location: Far from where I was, nearer where I wish. Age: 42 Posts: 563	Humor is a good way to loosen up the class. You don't have to turn the classroom into a comedy hour but a few smiles help. Best way to keep their attention is show them something they've never seen before. In biology I think there are a few things to brighten their eyes, but math....hmmm....you're on your own with that one. Humor is definately needed there, if not...you'll be teaching at nap time every day. Spontaneous, that's another way. Catch them off guard with something they'd never expect a teacher to do. Have them walk into class thinking "What the hell is he going to do today?" Instead of "Another day of hell with him today." Also, learning. Make them want to learn, not just study textbooks and take tests. All they'll do is memorize it, then forget it. If you can get them to want to listen to you, then it makes life easier on you and the students. If that doesn't work....recess. Its a sure winner. [ 11-22-2002, 01:54 PM: Message edited by: Mellagar ]