Teaching Hacks You Need To Know - CareerAlley

Teaching Hacks You Need To Know - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If you are thinking of becoming a teacher or you are new to the world of teaching, you will find that your teaching style takes a long time to find. With experience, you will see what works best with the kids you teach and what kind of activities you can bring into the classroom for efficient working. For some tips and tricks on teaching this year, here are some things you need to know. Your name The first thing you will ever tell your children is your name, and it might take them a little time to remember it at first. You can wear lanyards for teachers with your name tag on it for the first week or two of class until your kids remember your name. This might sound extreme but actually, it will allow the children to feel like they know something right from the start and it can make them more confident when coming to ask you for something. Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Know your subject This seems like the sort of thing captain obvious would say, however, you would be surprised how many teachers stop learning the subject that they teach. As a teacher, you should be the one inspiring your children to work on your subject, and by keeping up to date with discoveries you can share these with the children and you can inspire them more. Read magazines, articles, attend conferences and enjoy the subject you are sharing with the children. Whether you are teaching for the very first time or are a seasoned veteran, prepare carefully for the initial class. Your preparation and attitude is contagious: students will pick up on your excitement Standford University Praise sparingly When we bring up our own children we are always told to praise them for doing well because it will act as positive reinforcement for the future. However, when you are teaching children it is a whole new game to play. If you praise a child in class every time they get something right, they can develop an ego and this can stop them from trying in tests and lessons because they think they know it all. You need to be sparing with praises and make sure that instead of praising individuals you praise the class as a whole for their good work.