Teachers often think their job is solely about filling their students' heads with knowledge as efficiently and effectively as possible, yet students say knowing their teacher cares makes a huge difference in their engagement levels. “If they believe I can do it, I believe I can do it," says Bri Parker, high school senior. Research from the neuro and cognitive sciences indicate cognition and emotion are intricately connected in terms of brain structure and function. Simply put, if your heart's not engaged, neither is your brain!
Here are 3 ways teachers show their students how much they care, on a regular basis:
“I write inspirational quotes on sticky notes and as I walk around the class, I subtly place them down for a select student. I keep track in my grade book so that I can mix up who receives them”. Vicky Krug, Professor, Westmoreland County Community College
“I ask them non-content related questions about work, sports, etc.” Jeremy Mettler, Batavia High School
“I praise for specific things like pushing in chairs, listening skills, etc.” Justin Holbrock, Roland Park Elementary Middle School.
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Here are 3 ways teachers show their students how much they care, on a regular basis:
“I write inspirational quotes on sticky notes and as I walk around the class, I subtly place them down for a select student. I keep track in my grade book so that I can mix up who receives them”. Vicky Krug, Professor, Westmoreland County Community College
“I ask them non-content related questions about work, sports, etc.” Jeremy Mettler, Batavia High School
“I praise for specific things like pushing in chairs, listening skills, etc.” Justin Holbrock, Roland Park Elementary Middle School.
Connect:
www.facebook.com/greymattersdocumentary
www.twitter.com/changethelens
info@changethelensproductions.com
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