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Having said that, as a teacher, you still have to do your best and try to get
them to learn at least the basics of any subject. Here you will have to
become creative and try one or more of the following ways to get their
attention and interest.
1 – Make them see it as part of their daily life
Try as hard as you can to find a way to relate the subject to their daily lives.
It will make it much more likely for them to be invested in what you are
explaining. For example, if the subject is literature, try to show what they
can learn from the characters’ behaviour that they can apply to their own
lives.
2 – Make it fun
Yes, sometimes, some subjects are just not fun. You are well aware of it, but
you still have to teach this “boring” subject to them. How about making the
learning process a bit more fun? You can try to create some kind of
competition, or game, that can help them to learn, or maybe even use songs
or videos. Sometimes, even a funny cartoon can be what you need to make
them have a laugh and never forget the subject.
6 – Make it personal
Try to relate the subject to your own life and circumstances. You don’t
necessarily have to tell a private story about yourself, but tell them
something about how you felt when you got in touch with that subject for
the very first time, or how you have applied it in your life so far.
So why not move the class to a different environment and see how it affects
their learning process? Try taking them to museums, beaches, for a nature
walk, or even to the school’s backyard. Even the fresh air on their face might
help to keep them alert and more interested.
9 – Make it achievable
If you scare them by saying that this is a very complex subject and that they
will be in trouble if they don’t manage to learn it, you are bound to fail.
Students usually overreact under pressure and don't see these messages as
a challenge at all. Try to take steps that help them feel they are capable of
learning the material.
Conclusion
Getting the best from your students might not be easy – but we should try
to achieve it all the time, ‘boring’ subjects included. Remember that things
have changed and what worked for you might not work for a class of
children or teenagers nowadays. They have different demands and have to
live up to new expectations, so be prepared to understand them and offer
the best class you can.