REASON STUDENTS ARE GETTING BORED
Under-Motivated
Under-motivated students also complain of being bored in
school, but not because they already know what’s being taught. This complaint
is different. Often “school is boring” is paired with “that’s why I don’t do
the work” or “that’s why I don’t pay attention.”
An under-motivated child is not the same as a lazy child. In some cases, the
lack of motivation is tied in to a feeling that what he’s learning isn’t
personally important, that the learning process has no meaning for him and his
life. In other situations, a lack of motivation can be the sign of an
underlying issue, such as childhood depression, ADHD or a learning disability.
Under-Connected
Children who have trouble forging a connection with their
peers and/or their teacher may be bored in school because they feel very
isolated. If your child hasn’t built a comfortable relationship with anyone in
his classroom, he may feel as though he has nowhere to turn when he needs help
with the work.
That, in turn, can cause him to tune out, making him feel as
though he is “bored.” What he’s really experiencing is the need for some
encouragement that he’s a part of the classroom community.
Some
tips to improve your study skills
If you have studied everything well,but cannot repeat the
same in the answer sheet,here are some tips which you could use to improve your study skills and make it more efficient and fruitful.It does not matter if you
are a college student or middle school student,the basic study skills to
improve your grades and make studying fun are the same.
1.Having a goal
The first and foremost thing you need to study well is an
aim.Learning skills come from your desire to study and reach a position no matter who
you are-a college student or a school student.The first study skill is learning
the best possible way by which you can keep yourself entertained to
study.Having a goal is a very good way to do it.
2.Place of study.
Always try to study in a particular place.Choose a suitable
place for your study and prepare it so that there is nothing around you which
could turn your attention(like magazines etc.)It would be better if you sit in
your study table.Never lie down anywhere while studyng-you are sure to go into
sleep.Try to study in a place where lot of light & air could enter.
Try to keep a specific place for studying.
Step 1
Set up a homework zone that is most compatible with your
teen's personality. Studying in a common area makes her feel like a part of the
family and gives her access to help from parents. Your teen may prefer the
quiet and privacy of her bedroom for studying. The National Association of
School Psychologists suggests discussing the options with your teen to find an
inspiring homework spot.
Step 2
Put out a plate of homework snacks to fuel her brain. Giving
her a few different snacking options adds to the enjoyment and keeps her going.
Step 3
Invite a friend or two over for a study session. The social
aspect of the group makes studying more enjoyable for many teens. Set ground
rules for the study buddies so they focus on the work more than the latest high
school gossip.
Step 4
Start off each study session with a laugh. Tell a joke or
share a funny story from the day. A positive mood going into the study session
keeps the atmosphere upbeat.
Step 5
Make memorizing facts fun with little memory tricks. A
mnemonic device uses a silly word or sentence to remember the first letters of
the facts you want to remember. To remember the directions clockwise, you might
remember, "Never eat soggy worms" for "North, East, South and
West." Help your teen make up funny sentences for the facts she needs to
memorize.
Step 6
Play games to help remember information. Simple card games,
such as matching a word and its definition, work well. Use index cards to make
your own game.
Step 7
Incorporate music into your teen's study sessions. Play
quiet music in the background. Another option is to sing the information she's
learning. Singing the facts makes the information more interesting and may help
her better remember what she's learning. The tune doesn't matter -- as long as
the rhythm helps her learn the material.
Step 8
Draw or act to retain information. Drawing a picture to help
understand a concept gives your teen a visual reference that makes it easier to
remember. For science, you might draw a picture that shows the water cycle with
a pond, clouds and rain. Acting out an event or an idea is another way to make
the information memorable. You might act out the signing of the Declaration of
Independence with your teen if she's studying it in history.
Step 9
Stop occasionally for breaks so your teen doesn't get bored.
Give her a chance to stretch her legs or text friends for a few minutes. Set a
timer so the break doesn't last too long.
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