Gettings Students to Buy-In - ACDC For Teachers #2

The video discusses the ACDC series for teachers, focusing on active learning and student engagement. It emphasizes the importance of teaching skills over content, as students often dislike subjects due to underlying skill gaps. The video provides strategies for teachers to engage students, such as selling the subject, avoiding busywork, and making lessons exciting from day one.

What is the main reason students say they dislike subjects like math or English?

• They dislike the teachers.

• They have no interest in learning.

• They find the subjects too easy.

• They struggle with the underlying skills required.

What is a key strategy to get students to engage with the subject matter?

• Focus on strict classroom rules.

• Assign a lot of homework on the first day.

• Use engaging and exciting lessons from the start.

• Start with a detailed syllabus review.

How can teachers make their subjects more appealing to students?

• By focusing on content over skills.

• By giving a one-sentence sales pitch for the subject.

• By using complex language.

• By assigning more homework.

Why is it important to avoid giving busy work to students?

• It can lead to student burnout and disengagement.

• It prevents students from learning new skills.

• It makes grading easier for teachers.

• It helps students relax more.

What should teachers focus on when assigning homework?

• The length of assignments.

• The difficulty level of assignments.

• The quality and purpose of assignments.

• The quantity of assignments.