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For South Carolina Public Radio, I'm Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.
To the frustration of many parents, when asked about their day at school, many children answer with one word: boring. The problem is that when students are bored, they stop paying attention. When they stop paying attention, they stop learning.
The challenge for educators is preventing it from happening in the first place. In our tech-driven world, teachers face an uphill battle for students’ attention. While teachers can’t compete with phones, they can find ways to make the lesson more engaging.
Connecting classwork to meaningful activities can spark curiosity and keep boredom at bay, ensuring that when asked about their day, students will have a different answer.
For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris.
