Episode 84: How to Re-Engage Students Who No Longer Care

What do you do when a student has completely checked out? They’re not disruptive; they’re not causing problems; they simply don’t seem to care anymore.In this episode, we explore why students disengage from learning and, more importantly, what teachers can realistically do about it.We discuss the different reasons students may stop engaging, why simply telling them to “try harder” rarely works, and how relationships, expectations, success and purpose can help bring students back into the learning process.In this episode, we cover:Why students disengage in the first placeThe difference between disengagement and lazinessWhy relationships matter—but aren't the entire solutionCreating opportunities for students to experience successSetting realistic expectations for disengaged studentsPractical strategies you can use in the classroomKnowing when to push and when to give a student some spaceWhy you shouldn't take student disengagement personallyThe goal isn't to magically transform every disengaged student overnight. Sometimes the first win is simply getting a student to complete one question, participate for ten minutes, or believe that they can succeed.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the channel, like the video and share it with another teacher who might find it useful.