As teachers we should always try to create new ways to help students
understand, relate to a subject and perhaps present rules. Teenagers respond a
lot better to ideas that activate their brain or can be used on a day to day
basis.
During adolescence, the sense of perception towards the world changes
which affects behavior, attitude, habits, personality, etc. It's an essential time for teachers to set good examples, help students organize their thoughts,
and be supportive.
If there are ways of making things more appealing why not make it more
fun. The Fun Theory project is an initiative of Volkswagen to help change people's
behavior for the better. On their site (check below) there are great videos you
can show your students, the one we selected is a great example of how fun can go a long way and change
people's attitude.
Enjoy:)
Special thanks to our friend and fellow teacher Andrea Catarineli for introducing us to this video:) Soon we will be posting more activities, we just love all the videos and
we are full of ideas!
Site and video source: www.thefuntheory.com
What a wonderful post and blog. Just became a follower. I am also interested in teen learning / teaching ... and having fun! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such cool ideas.
I loved the video!! I loved the site too! And all the theory behind it!! I just believe that everything is much better when you are having fun!!! If a class is boring for you, imagine for your students!!
ReplyDeleteGuys, thank you so much for the support:)The idea of this blog is to share as much as possible, we are thrilled people are enjoying it!
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