Teaching tips: How to gain kids' attention 18 Articles

by Charles Bobbitt

In teaching, the problem of gaining the students' attention leads to more headaches, tears, cynicism, alcoholism, and changes of profession than any other part of the job. For many, gaining the attention of the class is by...read more

by Katelyn Vercoe

TEACHING TIPS: HOW TO GAIN KIDS' ATTENTION A classroom is a bevy of activity. Students are surrounded by various stimuli and constantly coping with distraction in the environment. Some students have the ability to becom...read more

by Mary Ann Neber

Interruptions to lessons occur all day long in the classroom. Announcements over the loudspeaker or messengers from the office or other teachers. Chorus groups of about 5 children that leave the room during a social studie...read more

by Alistair Owens

The role of a modern teacher is not easy. The objective to impart knowledge, instil a learning ability, an interest in learning and ultimately groom their students towards examination success posses many challenges in m...read more

by Kate Johnson

Teachers gain the attention of their students in many ways. Often, the tactics are age-based, occasionally the attention getters are subject-based and, rarely, they must be discipline-based. As long as teachers are dedic...read more

by Trenna Sue Hiler

In elementary education gathering student's attention is a non-stop job. Their attention spans are short and their ability to focus is limited. Distractions are everywhere. In the beginning you just want to grab the a...read more

by Susan Hibberd

It is always important to gain the students' attention before you say anything. You need to be sure the they are all listening, so that they all get the information, and you avoid any saying "But I didn't hear you say that...read more

by Darrell E Phillips

Grabbing hold of the attention of a room full of kids is no easy accomplishment. I wish I could give you a simple formula, a list of dos and don'ts that would work in every situation, but this wouldn't really help you. It ...read more

by William Remski

If you want to gain a child's attention in class you will have to prepare them. Make sure they are sitting at their desks or chairs, not running around the classroom. Before you start trying to teach, make sure everyone ...read more

by Peggy Molloy

Maintaining attention in a child is more difficult, but worthwhile, than getting it. Each child is unique and very capable if spoken to in an intelligent and sincere manner. I never talk down to children, I respect their...read more

by Shenni Bubb

Knowing your students and getting them to know you and what you expect from them is the first step to be taken. Many teachers make the mistakes of attempting to become best friends with the students and this eventually mak...read more

by Sweetsmile

How to draw the kids' attention during the teaching activities and keep them interested in the activities? There are some ways that may be effective: First, use teaching aid tools. Before the teaching activities, we hav...read more

by Letter Head

Attracting your students' attention from the first day is half the battle won. Step into class with confidence, and an open attitude. Be enthusiastic about the subject at hand, and encourage kids to show the same enthusias...read more

by Charlene Johnson-Daise

In today's society there are so many different sources that draws a child's attention. Music, visual aids such as computer's that can be incorporated into a learning tool and physical hands on learning. Some children are...read more

by Tess Ramano

Unfortunately societal influences and the media environment have created in all people a shorter attention span, not just the young, blossoming students' mind. However, there are methods to use to regain not so much their...read more

by Ariel Harris

What ever happened to the adage that play is child's work? I have tutored reading in the school system for almost five years as an independent contractor along with my partner.We are still seen as pariahs...why you ask?...read more

by Kristina Rae

My final year in college I worked part-time as a substitute teacher at a local elementary school and I really loved it. The children are younger and while it is easy to get the students' attention, it is sometimes difficul...read more

by Discoverylover

There are a muiltitude of ways that teachers can gain their students attention. These of course depend on a variety of things, including; - knowing your class, - the age of the students - your teaching style. A stra...read more