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To all you teachers out there, I would like to propose a question: How do we motivate the underachievers, regardless of subject. I taught mathematics to high school students, and I can tell you that teaching low-level math was quite a challenge. Getting those students to "buy-in" to my bag of goods was quite the task. Yet I had tremendous success. Let me know your thoughts and I will reveal mine.
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I work with a group of low-achieving English students so I know exactly what you mean about it being difficult to get them to buy in. I find the most important thing when working with this group is building a relationship with them. Being yourself and getting to know who they are is vital.
I do a lot of "hands on" style stuff, small group work, problem solving. I don't tend to use a lot of tech with them - but I've had some successes when I have.
Now...I believe it's your turn :P
I think the critical point you mentioned Nic is to build a personal relationship with the student. I think this trumps any other form of theoretical pedagogy. Being yourself and getting to know who they are is key.
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