Ministry of Education, Guyana
Eliminating Illeracy, Modernising Education & Strengthening Tolerance
Classroom participation is a feature of many course designs. It can result in insightful comments and interesting connections being made by students, and can foster a high level of energy and enthusiasm in the classroom learning environment. However, poorly managed participation can also lead to instructor frustration and student confusion. Below are strategies to consider using to make your classroom participation more effective.
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Being an effective teacher is about more than just improving test scores—it’s also about making a difference in students’ lives. When we asked our readers to describe the traits of a life-changing teacher, they said that great teachers make their students feel safe and loved, possess a contagious passion for learning, believe their students can succeed—and always know when to be tough to help students reach their full potential.
A teacher stopped penalizing late work and started asking students questions about why assignments were late. Here’s what he learned.
Explaining concepts to their peers helps students shore up their content knowledge and improve their communication skills.
These visual and audio cues can help middle and high school teachers quickly get students back on track.
While face coverings present barriers to easy communication, educators can build a rapport with students by being deliberate in their interactions.
Support provided by early childhood educators can put students on a path that will lead to success in math for years to come.
