“Only they can reverse their attitudes, but there are things you can do. People are motivated by success, so it may help if you provide bits of success that lead to note-taking and homework completion rather than focusing entirely on the bigger goal” – Kate Ortiz.

That is important for teachers to remember when working with students that may not have their full heart into it or are showing signs of giving up. You can’t change people but you can be their reason to change.

4 March