Chapter 6 focuses on getting and keeping students motivated in and out of the classroom. Getting students motivated is most easily done by being passionate about a subject. If a teacher is monotoning a lesson, and showing no interest in what they are teaching, students will likely mimic their behavior and become uninterested. However, if an educator is excited to get to work, and excites the classroom because they’re excited, students will likely at least listen to what the teacher has to say.
Relating students interest to content is another way to keep them engaged. Students suggest to know what they already read and write. On her own time, Mahogany enjoys reading“…urban novels, and about civil disobedience”(116). If a teacher could relate a topic, even if it was a stretch, I’m sure they would instantly capture Mahogany’s attention, creating an environment where she is a little more likely to become or stay engaged in the topic.
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