How to Teach High School Physics
High school is meant to be a place for teenagers to learn the subjects necessary to prepare them for the "real world." Physics is one such subject that is usually required for graduation. How do high schoolers learn what their supposed to and pass? And more importantly, will they remember what they've learned? Teaching teenagers can be a daunting task, but with a little preparation, you'll be prepared to face them.
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Learn the material you will be teaching. It will be frustrating for students to try and follow a teacher who does not know what he is talking about, and they will lose interest. Why should they learn it if you never did?
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Make the classroom enjoyable. According to Honolulu.hawaii.edu, "interesting visual aids...motivate learners by capturing their attention and curiosity." To be sure that they want to learn the subject, engage their attention with something visual.
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Tell the students why it is important that they learn physics. You will have all sorts of students and all of them will have different ambitions. Some of them may want to be physics teachers later in life, but some will want nothing to do with science.
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Help students when they need it. If a student begins to fall behind, offer to tutor them if you have time. Otherwise, see if you can find a tutor for them.
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Use experiments to get across your lesson plans. For example, to illustrate gravity, drop something. It will fall to the ground which is a main element of physics. Experiments will catch their attention, especially if they're fun and the outcome may not be expected.
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Get your students' opinions. Near the start of school, ask your students to write down what they would like to take away from the class. Use their answers to guide your lessons.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not go so far as to break school rules while trying to impress your students.
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