Teacher's Goals

Teachers have goals, called lesson plans, for each of their classes. For example, how do you teach students about the metric system if they have never been exposed to the concept? A lesson plan is a step-by-step breakdown of how the teacher plans to accomplish this task. Then, how do teachers measure how well you are learning the material?

You guessed it. Tests, quizzes, class participation and term papers are the tools they use to measure their success. They tell the teacher if your class needs further review or can move to a new topic.

10 Ways to Help YOUR Teachers

  1. Listen - really listen - in class

  2. Improve your note-taking skills

  3. Take part in the class discussions

  4. Review your subject notes before class

  5. If necessary, change your seat assignment

  6. Do an extra-credit project

  7. Ask questions

  8. Double check your homework and test material before handing them in

  9. Hand your homework in on time

  10. Two days before a test, do some additional studying in that subject area

Ideas for Implementation

Here's the key. The above ten rules will help your teacher succeed. The bonus - you will succeed also.

Ideas for Implementation:

  1. Take one item for the week and work to improve in that area.
  2. Show your teachers what you are doing and ask for their help.
  3. Ask a student who is good in note taking to give you a couple of pointers.

Shared with permission from a Teaching Moments newsletter: www.TeachingMoments.com.