Beyond that, teachers serve many other roles in the classroom. Teachers set the tone of their classrooms, build a warm environment, mentor and nurture students, become role models, and listen and look for signs of trouble.

Here are some effective ways in which you can motivate and teach students–
1. They draw Connections to Real Life
While studying different subjects, students often wonder if they will ever make use of the knowledge in real life? They generally believe that what they are learning is not important and has no purpose. A good teacher should cite examples and demonstrate how the subject relates to everyday life and how it can be used in the future.

2. They step away from textbooks
Bringing in material that your students can connect with, and that matches their needs and interests can improve the lesson output. Create activities and games to show them that you are also prepared to put in a lot of effort that will help them to succeed.

3. Tracks complete improvement
Always remind students that they have come a long way from where they started. Set short-term goals, emphasize improvement, keep self-evaluation forms to fill out and compare throughout the year. This helps them monitor their progress and acts as a confidence booster.

4. Helps in making learning fun
Teachers always make their classes interesting and fun instead of explaining concepts through lectures in a very technical fashion by including game-based learning and competitions to get students more involved and alert at all times. This definitely creates interest among students and give them an opportunity to interact with each other.

5. They encourage students from time to time
Students often look to teachers for approval and are more likely to be enthusiastic about learning if they feel that their work is valued and recognized. Open communication and free-thinking can do wonders for the students and make them voice their opinions with confidence. A “good job” can go a long way!

6. Slightly delivers the skill of Controlling various activities
If the students take ownership of how the classroom activities are carried out, they will feel happy and relaxed. Take an audit of your class, by asking students what they enjoy, what helps them learn, what they’re excited about after class. After reviewing the answers, integrate their ideas into the classroom sessions and witness the increase in student engagement.

While a deep and broad knowledge of the subject is essential for being a good teacher, a lot also depends on how the knowledge is passed on to the students. The focus should not be on learning notes and securing marks but on a lucid understanding of the subject and holistic development of the child. A teacher is a nurturer and her role go beyond academics, she is responsible for creating a love for life-long learning and advancement.

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