Prepared by

Make it achievable

If you scare them by saying that

this is a very complex subject

and that they will be in trouble

if they don’t manage to learn it,

you are bound to fail. Students

usually overreact under

pressure and don't see these

messages as a challenge at all.

Try to take steps that help them

feel they are capable of learning

the material.

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10 Common Classroom Problems

1. Students become overly dependent on the teacher.

Many times, students will automatically look to the teacher for correct answers instead of trying

themselves. If the teacher obliges them with the answer each time, it can become a detrimental

problem. Instead, focus on giving positive encouragement. This will help to make students more

comfortable and more willing to answer (even if incorrectly).