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I never wanted to be a teacher. It is hard for me to control and teach
at the same time. I always lead towards inspiring not bringing fear and
discipline.

I feel I'm failing in discipline with students that I'm teaching now. I
expected some excitement from kids and more participation. I try to
inspire them but it doesn't work with everyone.
Here is question that bothers me: should I try to choose some of them
who interested or I should force everyone in the group to participate?
How can I make it fun for them and for me.
Some students said that they don't want to learn it. I fill I don't want
to force them but at the same time may be I just have to find a way to
interested them?

My job is not that easy. They come to me after school day - pretty
tired. It is difficult to concentrate. They want to talk, sing, move,
play.

But previous lessons showed that they can learn but it takes a lots of
my energy to have a quiet class. Is the fear only one solution?

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Comment by Louk Verhees on October 29, 2010 at 7:09am: I don't believe in fear. It might work for a short period, but not in the long run. The kids have to like it (and the way you teach) by themselves, not because they fear you. If they fear you they will lose interest in the game in my opinion. You have to find a way to keep them interested as well as quiet. I agree that is not an easy thing to do with little kids

Comment by Bridget on October 29, 2010 at 2:22pm: I think some of the kids are tired and hungry. I think they like the game but it is hard for them to concentrate. Some girls would prefer dancing instead of bridge. It seems hard discipline works better for them - they use it and without structure they are behaving like they usually do.

Comment by Louk Verhees on October 29, 2010 at 2:30pm: You have a good point there. I haven't enough experience with little kids. I just now IN GENERAL forcing something doesn't work. But discipline/structure sounds a lot better then 'fear'. I hope you succeed!

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