Answer to Question #205320 in English for Takalani Ravele

Question

Tim a grade 9 learner refuses to do his homework. He believes nothing he does will make any difference, and he sees himself as doomed to fail in class. He enjoys being in nature, and not in the classroom. He battles to focus his attention on the here and now. How can a teacher enhance his self - esteem

Answer 1

The teacher can enhance his self - esteem by allowing him to participate in nature-related lessons. During such lessons, the teacher can encourage his strengths, praise effort, and appreciate the he is to enable him remain active in class. On the same note, the teacher can avoid in-class learning and engage Tim in outdoor class works to allow him remain attentive as he/she introduces new things.