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What is the best way to keep students inspired, so they do not become a distraction but instead self-directed individuals?

Inspiring students can be one of the hardest parts of the job. To be a quality teacher, you have to have the appropriate mix of being energetic, motivating, and good at teaching material. Explain how you will accomplish this appropriately.

"Inspiration can come in many forms. I know I will not reach every student, but I can sure try. One way I try to inspire is to live out what I teach. If I ask students to accomplish something, I should do the same. Students will see how I actively live my life, and this can bring about good things."

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For me, the best way to inspire others is to give them responsibility. Whether that is collecting papers at the end of class or writing stuff on the board for me, students can feel they have value in the classroom.

Shane's Feedback

Even try having your students teach each other. Students will listen to their teacher, but they will listen to their peers that much more.

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