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Engaging my students

by KK

Dec 1, 2010

I am a junior at the College of Saint Rose. I am studying to become a Elementary Education teacher, hopefully teaching second or third grade, the little ones are my favorite. I really enjoy children and I love being able to go out into the real world, and teach them. Knowing that I am going to teach children really motivates me to finish school and to become the best teacher I can be. Children these days really need teachers that are motivated and want their students to become the best learners. I am wondering if you have any suggestions on keeping my future classroom organized and not chaotic. I don't want my students to get out of hand, but I do want them to enjoy being in my classroom. I want my classroom to be fun and engaging, so how do I do this and still teach them everything they need to know? How do you keep the students engaged and focused, and yet still have fun? Do you use some sort of token economy with your students? This way they're learning, and motivated to do well in ...See More

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Sara On 12/01/10, KK wrote:

Keeping classes in good order has a lot to do with the number of students you have in your classroom and with how you plan your lessons and how you present yourself to students. In my opinion, token economies don't work and why would we want them to? Wouldn't you prefer to have your students do the right things for ...See MoreOn 12/01/10, KK wrote:

Keeping classes in good order has a lot to do with the number of students you have in your classroom and with how you plan your lessons and how you present yourself to students. In my opinion, token economies don't work and why would we want them to? Wouldn't you prefer to have your students do the right things for the right reasons rather than because you bribe them to behave?

No one can be bribed forever. My further advice is - see your class a real community and tell students that. Tell them you want them to be able to look forward to coming to school each day and that you will do your part toward making their school day a good one. But you need their help. With their help and with your guidance, each day at school can be a great one for them and for you - we are a community and your parents send you here each day to have a good day.

A no-yelling day. Please treat each other as I treat you. We speak respectfully, waiting our turn to speak. etc. etc. etc.

Model the behavior towards them that you expect from them. Emphasize that they are empowered to make their day a good one and a happy one.

And then - plan good lessons. Interesting, intruiging lessons go a long way toward keeping kids in good order. Move smoothly from activity to activity - some of this you need to learn on the job but student teaching can help.

Good luck.

> I am a junior at the College of Saint Rose. I am studying > to become a Elementary Education teacher, hopefully teaching > second or third grade, the little ones are my favorite. I > really enjoy children and I love being able to go out into > the real world, and teach them. Knowing that I am going to > teach children really motivates me to finish school and to > become the best teacher I can be. Children these days > really need teachers that are motivated and want their > students to become the best learners. > I am wondering if you have any suggestions on keeping my > future classroom organized and not chaotic. I don't want my > students to get out of hand, but I do want them to enjoy > being in my classroom. I want my classroom to be fun and > engaging, so how do I do this and still teach them > everything they need to know? How do you keep the students > engaged and focused, and yet still have fun? > Do you use some sort of token economy with your students? > This way they're learning, and motivated to do well in the > classroom? I really believe using this type of rewards > system in the primary grades is a great idea. > I want my future students to have as much fun in school as > they can, but still get a great education. Please let me > know if your suggestions. > > Thank you so much for your time, > I look forward to hearing your suggestions. > > Thanks again, > KK

Dec 6, 2010

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