How to Motivate Students Mix It Up

It s a classic concept and the basis for differentiated instruction, but it needs to be said: using a variety of teaching methods caters to all types of learners. By doing this in an orderly way, you can also maintain order in your classroom. In a generic example for daily instruction, journal for 10 minutes to open class introduce the concept for 15 minutes discuss/group work for 15 minutes Q&A or guided work time to finish the class. This way, students know what to expect everyday and have less opportunity to act up.