 Re: students who don't want to be there
What about trying to find out what interests them, and using that to your advantage.
Perhaps the usual food, movies, sports conversations aren't working because they have done that all before.
Find some topics they are truly interested in and it might go better.
Try and show them how your lessons will directly help them in their lives. This could be to get better grades, to advance toward a career goal, or whatever.
Lastly, what about focusing them on a larger task that they may get motivated to complete. I am having success with my high school students right now with an activity that has us building websites. They chose their own topics and are enjoying posting, formatting, and creating.
Good luck! |