Author: Deb Avery | Published 1 December 2022
Question: Can teenagers learn without any support from the teacher?
Answer: No. Although teenagers can work more independently than young learners, they still need to be motivated by the teacher.
Teenagers learn best in a positive and safe classroom climate. Teenagers need more freedom than younger learners. However, they still need guidelines.
How do you develop a positive classroom climate for teenage learners? Try some of these strategies:
- Know and use the learners’ names.
- Listen to learners’ views and opinions.
- Ask learners what activities they like.
- Tell learners the objectives of each lesson.
- Give appropriate correction.
- Establish class norms and routines.
- Re-group learners regularly.
- Use humour.
What will you do to create an environment that encourages teenagers to learn?