Student engagement and the focus muscle

Mindy Paluch

By Mindy Paluch
Community contribution / August 30, 2017

Today more than ever, students are finding it difficult to concentrate in class. What we need to understand as teachers, is that there is something that we can do.

'Sorry, can you repeat that?' might sound like a familiar question.

Today, students are in a constant state of ...

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By Mindy Paluch

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A passionate teacher of English and History for 12 years to secondary students from Years 7-11, recently holding the position of Head of Department. Involved in adult education and professional development for teachers. As a mother of 4, including adolescent twins, Mindy has a passion for understanding the 'whole student' not simply as she/he presents in class. Another area of particular interest is student engagement at a time when youth are finding it increasingly difficult to focus for extended periods of time.

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