Tap into students prior knowledge!
This idea cannot be stressed enough, students are not as stupid as we think. Though they may seem that way, its most probably because the teacher has not tapped into their prior knowledge effectively. Within every child is a catalyst for a fountain of information that can be used. Students have interests, hobbies, experiences which they may want to share. It is our task to find out what it is and use it as much as we possibly can to aid the student’s achievement.
