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There are several things I do to engage the new student. Always greet them with a smile sets the classroom tone. Learning their names is huge as it makes them feel important in your eyes. Behave in a positive manner. I tell stories/experiences that help keep them engaged - stories that are related to the subject matter at hand. I repeat and repeat often those ideas I want students to remember -- especially using different modalities. I ask them where they see themselves in 5 years. This helps them visualize/form goals. If they announce them, they will be more likely to achieve them. I give the students "response time". That is the time they need to think about the question and formulate an answer. I motivate them with positive comments each day. I focus on positive expectations and encourage them to work as a "team" versus individually.]]>
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There are several things I do to engage the new student. Always greet them with a smile sets the classroom tone. Learning their names is huge as it makes them feel important in your eyes. Behave in a positive manner. I tell stories/experiences that help keep them engaged - stories that are related to the subject matter at hand. I repeat and repeat often those ideas I want students to remember -- especially using different modalities. I ask them where they see themselves in 5 years. This helps them visualize/form goals. If they announce them, they will be more likely to achieve them. I give the students "response time". That is the time they need to think about the question and formulate an answer. I motivate them with positive comments each day. I focus on positive expectations and encourage them to work as a "team" versus individually.]]>
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I agree with Holloway. Often we get so involved in the message we are trying to convey that we forget about the body language of our audiences. We need to be more in tuned with them and reach them by touching them with our enthusiasm.