How to Be a Successful and Motivating Teacher

By Dr. Stephen Jones One of the biggest challenges for any teacher is finding a way to engage and motivate students. It is tremendously important to start your class off with a good foundation for learning. Start your class with a motivational quote or an activity to raise the energy in your room. Students benefit when you are organized and have a plan for each instructional session. Also, it’s important to include every learning style in your classes. The learning styles include visual, auditory and tactile. Incorporating activities that coincide with the different learning styles increases in engagement in each classroom. To get the most out of each student be open to changing the way that you’ve always taught. You will need to be flexible. Here are a few additional tips: 1. Survey your students early to find out their interest and what you can incorporate in your lessons 2. Close the reading gap by offering books to students and by encouraging exchange of books. 3. Don’t procrastinate on your class environment review make changes 4. Be an empathetic to your students concerns. 5. Take your students on a trip outside the school location 6. Encourage your students to apply to after school 7. Arrange an international trip to another country. Get the staff and teachers involved. 8. Be a continuous learning by reading books, watching videos taking classes visiting Pinterest for information etc. The United States is in desperate need of good teachers who are adequately paid and empowered to work with children. At the same time, we need teachers who can are committed a positive expectations of what students can accomplish. When teachers are given the right support, they feel like they can conquer anything. In my own life, I remember the teachers that cared about my success, and I think they were the catalyst for how I serve students today. If you are a teacher and you are reading this, I encourage you to stay committed. You make someday produce a student who becomes a teacher or principal. The challenges that you have overcome will be worth it when you look back at how many students lives you changed for the better. Never stop growing and learning. Dr Stephen Jones is the author of several education workbooks and conducts webinars and seminars for students, parents and teachers at your school. To find out more visit http://www.DrJonesBooks.com.