Individual Attention in Schools

Far too many students sit in one classroom, receiving no attention at all. Too many students’ together is a distraction, making it difficult for the teacher to communicate individually. With one-on-one interaction students learn faster, master more material and remember their course work with true love for learning. Students later take control over their studies, have confidence to communicate and receive the personalized attention that will enable them to succeed.

But is it the teacher’s fault for little/no individual attention in schools?

The larger the class, the more difficult it is to manage the students. A large group of preschoolers require a set of teaching strategies divergent to a large group of Business English learners. But the group doesn’t matter! Each and every student deserves attention for a better learning process. It’s hardly about spending time with each of them, it’s more about the things that adds up while the two of you bond with the training culture. Let’s discuss what can be done to enhance this relationship.

1.   Arrive Early and Chat

“Just 5 to 10 minutes chat before class keep students relaxed.”

Those who arrive early get a chance to speak without competing with the rest of the crowd. Moreover, it develops an informal bond; both student and teacher get to know each other better. 

2.     Don’t forget to smile

“Give a smile when a student raises their hand or after you see them come into the classroom, which assures acknowledgment.”

A student is more than just a body who has entered class and occupied a space and a smile crosses paths just to show them that.

3.     List out their first names

“Try to remember their first names and make sure to always address them that way.”

Instead of asking a question to the entire class, call out a name. This way you will always have individual attention.

4.     Give Undivided Attention

“If students wish to speak give them few minutes at the end of each class.”

Give full undivided attention when they speak; such that you are hanging onto every word that they express.

5.     Dialogues, Warmers, Ice-breakers

“Starting the class with an ice-breaker can connect students on a personal level.”

Talking about GK can be a good ice-breaker, talking about the weekend could be another warm plan.

6.     Remember their Qualities

“Difficult to remember a large class but, this remembrance can help the student feel better.”

Each student has a different quality, some play instruments and some love football. Remembering even one of their qualities can be very overwhelming for the student-teacher relationship.

7.     Highlight Individual Strengths

“Make students aware of their strengths and of what they are contributing to the class.”

If their assignments were impressive, make them read it out loud in class or rotate the assignments and mention something good which each one has done.

8.     Use their Likes and Taste

“Young students are fond of Netflix series and Dominos.”

Include Netflix/Pop-culture references in class to connect with them. This way, individually connection will enhance.

9.     Update the ones Absent

“Students who have been absent, update them with all the study information needed.”

If absentees don’t understand the subject they missed, offer them additional resources; extra classes.

10.   Use their knowledge to your advantage

“Sometimes the students end up teaching in a way that it touches a teacher’s heart.”

Even students are capable of teaching in ways that even they don’t know. Keep believing in each of them and keep lifting their spirits.

When the right strategies and techniques are put in place, the students will feel they are the only ones there! Let them take turns in the spotlight, and they will never feel they are just another name in the list.