I’m sure you have all experienced being in the middle of a class teaching, and glanced at your students, and caught them staring into space? Just when you thought you've created the perfect lesson plan or engaging activity. It's essential that you find ways to keep your classes interesting so your students can absorb and retain the information that you present.
For decades, educators have been trying new teaching strategies to retain their students’ attention and get them excited about learning. Let’s explore some time-tested ways.
1. Incorporate Mystery Into Your Lessons
Try to incorporate a sense of surprise and mystery into your lessons. Before starting a new topic, give them a new clue each day up until the last day before the start of the lesson.
2. Don’t Repeat Classroom Material
Endeavour to review your classroom material, repeating it verbatim can make it less interesting for students. The next time you need to review material, try playing a review game during which you present the information in a way that's different from the first time you taught the students.
3. Create Classroom Games
Games are also a great way to keep lessons interesting. If the students need to practice mathematics, have a math bee, which is similar to a spelling bee, but with math problems or facts instead of spelling words. Games make learning fun, and games in class are a prescription for happy children.
4. Give Your Students Choices
One strategy that teachers have found to be effective is offering their students the ability to make their own choices when it comes to learning. Choice can be a powerful motivator because it helps to foster student interest and independence.
5. Use Technology
Children love electronics, so try incorporating it into your overall teaching strategy. Instead of standing in front of the room and lecturing, try using a Smart board interactive display. Expand your shared learning activity lessons by engaging them in online research. Use technology in a variety of ways, and you'll see the interest level in your classroom increase by leaps and bounds.
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