Abstract
This chapter provides a lot of helpful tips when it comes to motivating middle school students. Mostly what I got out of this chapter is how important it is to find ways to relate to your students. Express interest in your students. Tell them some of your own (appropriate) stories. Especially stories that will make you seem more human. Get excited about what you're teaching. Make sure students understand your expectations of them. Have students do activities that they have never done before. These kinds of things will get students hooked on what you are trying to teach them.
Reflection
I've heard many times that in order to teach middle school, you just have to be crazy. If you aren't willing to get down to their level, they will be less motivated to learn. The ideas in this chapter are great. I have always believed in the importance of having fun when it comes to learning. Students need to be interested and excited before you can even think about explaining a new topic or assigning homework. If you can get your students excited about a topic, the rest really does take care of itself.
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