2006-08-08 19:54:43 · 21 answers · asked by <Square Root> 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Results is the short answer/but in a broader sense if you can teach the same idea to all your students who have different
levels of understanding and get your idea across to all your different levels, without one group getting more out of it than the other, then you will have accomplished what so few miss.
And for everyone to have learned the same idea,regardless
of their apparent aptitude,I believe your way will be loved by your students. Find that way and you will be one of just a few.
Good luck~~ Jeaux Jeaux~~
2006-08-09 05:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jujeaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question that confuses me, too. The same students who roll their eyes at me and suck their teeth are the ones who great me as their "favorite teacher" and want me to come to their games.
I'm not sure how to tell if they like the class while it's going on, but the single most rewarding measure I've seen was when I had students write letters to next year's class about something they experienced in my class or a strategy they used. Some of the letters--not all, but enough--made me glow with pride. They expressed their frustration and their appreciation for how I treated them and got results from them during the year.
This might work in the middle of the year, or even having them write YOU a letter periodically. It might even be better that way, so you'd have time to change if they were less than pleased with your techniques.
But remember, all kids get sleepy sometimes, and some kids won't do anyone's homework. Some prefer not to have other people's attention on them, so they might not ask or answer questions even if they are loving it. I say just ask 'em what they think, and get it in writing.
2006-08-09 19:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by Huerter0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not by standing ovation (sadly). If only, right? It depends on your age group. If you teach high school, they're engaged the whole time and not asleep. If you teach middle school, you're able to get them to open up and think about things outside of themselves. If you teach elementary school...well you can just ask them then. They're pretty honest when it comes to that stuff. Mine'll tell me when they're bored, and they'll tell me I'm "the best teacher I've ever had!" when we're doing something they really dig.
2006-08-10 00:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask each student, anonymously, to write on a small piece of paper (which you can provide) a number from 1 to 5 to indicate how much they felt they learned in that particular lesson, and on another piece of paper a number to show how much they enjoyed the lesson.
You may find the results interesting!
2006-08-09 03:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can! if they doin their home works, if they are askin for more from you ...dat poves the point dat they love the way u teach! Wen students come alone and tell u something that means they trust u. Wen students don feel bored and feeling excited dat shows they are interested in ur teaching and will be looking forward for more.
2006-08-09 02:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yah, the staying awake thing is a big clue. Watch their expressions. Kids and teens are usually awful at hiding boredom, and you can see them looking around, or spacing out. If they look directly at you, and it is an interested gaze, you know you have their attention. Also, if they hang around to talk after class or school, it usually means they admire you, which means your teaching is inspiring them. Or they think you are hot, but hey, either way they are paying attention! Good luck!
2006-08-09 03:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by MissM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most students always think and worry about the grades they get on assignments and exams. And the easier you make for them to get good grades, the more satisfied they will be with your teaching.
Teachers use grades to evaluate their students. But this evaluation works both ways. Students often evaluate their teachers according to the grades they get from them.
I can guarantee you that if many of your students get poor marks on your assignements and exams, then you are known as a lousy teacher among the students. But if many of your students get good marks and few if anyone fails your assignements and exams, then you are known as a great teacher.
Most students take their grades personally. They see it as an evaluation of their whole being. And this means that good grades can make students more interested in the subject and motivate them to study more. And bad grades can make students loose interest in the subject and rob them of their motivation to study.
2006-08-09 03:40:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they take seat before the class starts, then they the way u teach.
2006-08-09 03:14:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do they ask questions? Do they participate? Than they are interested! Good job "teach"!
2006-08-09 02:58:54 · answer #9 · answered by Ambervisions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i vow to become a teacher, its' my childhood dream so endulge me please teacher. do your students participate eagerly or are a certain percentage of your students prone to brown-nosing? it reminds me of when someone says flattery will get you everywhere when i first read your question. where i live right now teachers don't have contracts for their pay and other exsituaing cicumstances also. but if you are concerned about each of your students you have no need to worry. i hope they are as concerned about you being their mentor.
2006-08-09 03:05:59 · answer #10 · answered by adriane p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋