The EdTech Coach Podcast

Monday, February 14, 2022

How to Get Students Excited About Learning

If you're a teacher, you know that it's not always easy to get students excited about learning. But it's important to find ways to motivate them, because a motivated student is more likely to be successful in school. Here are some tips for getting your students pumped up about learning:

Find out what interests them and try to incorporate those topics into the curriculum. If they're a sports fan, ask them about their favorite team, and you can use those facts as a jumping-off point for your lesson. If they're into music, consider playing songs to help them memorize information.

Make learning fun and interactive by using games, puzzles, and other activities. Use apps like Gimkit, Quizizz, or Kahoot to make learning fun and competitive!

Reward good behavior with positive feedback and privileges.Give students stickers or points each time they show you they can follow your classroom rules and expectations.

Challenge them academically by setting high expectations and helping them reach their fullest potential. For example, if students are working on a project, explain that you expect it to be done brilliantly and don't accept anything less.

If one of your students has a hard time paying attention during class or completing their schoolwork, consider giving them a short break from the lessons every once in a while. After a few minutes of free time, they might be more focused and better equipped to learn.

It can be a challenge to get students excited about learning, but it’s important to find ways to motivate them so they can be successful in school. By finding out what interests them and incorporating those topics into the curriculum, making learning fun and interactive, rewarding good behavior, and challenging them academically, you can help your students get pumped up about learning.

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