Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Group 1 - Discussion Leader 4
Hello all! I’m sure most of you know that the tutee I was assigned to this semester does not want to be there. He is going into the 4th grade, has been in this program for three years, and just seems as if he is tired of it. Before each session, I try to find out about his exciting day at camp and try anything I can to at least make him smile or seem happy to be there. We read stories he likes I try to find out about different things he likes and still I get nothing. My question is, has anyone ever been in this situation either in their practicum or a classroom you may have observed or worked in where a student just seems miserable and it is hard to get responses from them? And does anyone have suggestions or strategies on anything that may help with a student like this?
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3 comments:
That sounds like a tough situation. I usually work with much younger studnets so this isn't a problem I've had to deal with much. It really sounds like you're doing everything you can. I think it's a good idea to try and find out what the student's interests are, and then try to base some lesson around those interests. I think students also like puzzles and games. If you could work the content into a puzzle or game it may help him become more engaged.
I also think it's important to find out what the student is interested in and try incorporate that into your lesson plans. I remember when I was in school the teachers that made the lessons fun and changed them around a little are the teachers that I remember to this day. Maybe change things up a little to make it so he's doing something different each time. After observing different stundents I've noticed that each of them have things that they get excited about and are interested in.
I know how you feel, when students are not motivated to learn or want to be there it is difficult to get anything across. I think you have done a great job finding anything you can to interest your tutee. I am sure he has learned from you he just doesn't show it. It is hard because we work with our tutee's for a short amount of time, but finding things that interest him or having him make/participate in activities hopefully help. Keep up the hard work.
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