Many teachers find out that after teaching, their
students still don't grasp the points.

That is why in a class, you find out that close to half
of the students are educated illiterate that is, they go to school but still, they remain illiterate.

There are pitfalls which are responsible for the above which even the most Intelligent teachers fall victim to.

I have gathered all this pitfalls and summarised it
into 3 main points which I'll be sharing below. I will
also show you how to avoid those pitfalls.

Talking To Much:
Do not feel that you must explain everything. Use
questions to help your student think and arrive at the right conclusion. Questions make your teaching lively and help you determine what your students
understand. When asking a question, be patient and
wait for the answer, if the student gives a wrong
answer, lead him to the correct conclusion by using
additional questions. Talk at a pace that allows the
student to grasp new ideas.

Making It Complicated:
Avoid being tempted to relate all that you know on a
topic. Focus on the main point of that topic. Details,
even interesting ones, can obscure the main points.
Once the main point is understood by the student,
move on to the next topic.

Just Covering Materials:
As a teacher, you're there to teach and reach your
students heart, not cover the scheme of work. This
practice is very common here in Nigeria where you
see a teacher try to complete the whole scheme
before the term ends not even minding if the
students understood what he taught, you can bear
me witness of that.. While teaching, use illustrations. Take time to discuss a topic and use questions to determine your students level of understanding.

Above are the summarised pitfalls when teaching
and how to counter these pitfalls. Make sure you
apply all these above to see how it will turn out. I
assure you that your teaching skills will improve.

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