1.
Depression : Children, like adults also suffer from depression, although
their symptoms may not be the same. Additionally, children respond well to
treatment. Depression is defined as an illness when the feelings of depression
persist and interfere with a child or adolescent’s ability to function. About 5
percent of children and adolescents in the general population suffer from
depression at any given point in time. Children under stress, who experience
loss, or who have attention problems, learning, conduct or anxiety disorders
are at a higher risk for depression. Depression also tends to run in
families.The behavior of depressed children and teenagers may differ from the
behavior of depressed adults. Child and adolescent psychiatrists advise parents
to be aware of signs of depression in their youngsters.
Solution :
The
soulution is to help the children who are not doing well in the exams, the
teacher should be observant about the behaviour and try to help inspire
everyone in the classroom to learn, the motivation to learn should not be only
about doing good in exam. Parents should also notice their children whether
they are happy or not, the parents should ask their children about how they are
feeling, if there is anything wrong. Sometimes therapy might be necessary for
the children.
2.
Fear of failure : An early established fear of failure at school can
influence students’ motivation to learn and negatively affect their attitude to
learning. The analysis found that irrespective of the goal students adopt those
who had developed a fear of failure at an early age were more likely to adopt
the goal to validate their ego rather than for their own personal interest and
development, and were less likely to use effective learning strategies but more
likely to cheat.
Solution :
The fear of failure arises when then the parents expect good grades everytime,
which is actually normal, but the child may not be able to do good, but if the
child was not able to do good in one exam, he should not be scold or show any
kind of negativity to him, instead the parents, the teachers should only
encourage the child and tell him his weakpoints and where he should work
hard.
3. Tougher
Academics and More Responsibilities:
The
academic demands increase with every year of high
school. Tough situations don't necessarily inspire motivation, too much
responsibilities create stress on the children, that is why the education
system should lessen the course.
Solution :
The
education should be about quality and not about quantity. So, I suggest an
qualitative approach to education, which will help the student and benefit the
world.
4.
Social Pressures :
Social
situations can also be a source of stress for teens. They can feel pressure to
fit in, to be popular and to have a lot of friends—whether these are real
friends or not. And as teens become more independent, they may find themselves
in new and possibly risky situations where they need to make tough choices.
Solution : The social pressure is every point and everyside of life, in
education also, there is social pressure, ie. Social expectation ( Social norms
for good students and bad students). A student
5. Uncertainty
About the Future
In
high school, kids have to start thinking about what kind of career they want to
pursue. They also have to choose a path: college, work, vocational
training.
Solution : Uncertainty
is the nature of child, in life one has to face to uncertainty every day. In
academic life too, the child has to face uncertainty of his life, of what he
will become in life. The uncertainty of life keeps the child worried and daydreaming,
so he remains distracted most of the time of his study. That is why his elders,
parents, teachers should guide the children in choosing a path. The parents
must encourage the natural talents of the child, so that he could develop it
from his childhood and master it.
6.
Physical disabilities :
Students
may have physical disabilities arising from conditions such as congenital
deformities, spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, muscular dystrophy, cerebral
palsy, brittle bones, haemophilia, cystic fibrosis or severe accidental injury.
It is important to state that there is no necessary direct correlation between
the degree of physical disability and the inability to cope with the school
curriculum, apart from the elements involving physical activity. Students with
severe physical disability may have minimal special educational needs, while
those with minimal physical disability may have serious learning needs.
Solution :
The solution to this is always medical help, but that is not enough, because one
must have strong will, strong and focused mindset to achieve greatness in life.
The teacher , the parents should inspire the child as much they can, the child
must have at first develop a strong mindset that will help him overcome his
physical disabilities. Mind has power that is we all neglect, we think physical
work is the only work, the work you do in the mind is a hard work too. If we
use our mind, one can achieve all his desires.
7.
Mental Problems or mentally retard :
Children
with Mental disorder finds no motivation in school or learning. Mental health
issues can start in very young students or emerge later with teenagers. Often
mental health problems can cause difficulty for students with playing,
learning, speaking, behavior and emotional control. Short attention spans, easy
distraction, too much talking and constant interruptions as well as
hyperactivity are just a few of the symptoms of this mental health disorder.
This condition can have a strong impact on a student’s ability to learn as well
as a teacher’s ability to maintain the classroom. OCD can make learning
difficult for children. Low grades, missing school work and lack of classroom
concentration are common student symptoms of OCD because the compulsions and
obsessions are so distracting.
Solution : The
teacher and parents should handle the child with mental problems very
delicately. They should never make fun of the child even in non-harms way. The
teacher should be extra kind to the child and help him feel comfortable. The
teacher should also ask other students to be friendly with him.
8.
Defective curriculum :
The
Secondary Education Commission has analysed the traditional curriculum and
pointed out the following defects in the traditional Curriculum.
- 1. Narrowly conceived. : The existing curriculum is narrowly conceived. It only prepares the children for college education and not for life. The subjects included in the curriculum have no relevance to life in society.
- 2. Bookish. The curriculum is bookish and theoretical. The students do not learn beyond their prescribed books. The practical application of knowledge is not stressed.
- 3. Single-track. : It is a single-track system. The curriculum is rigidly uniform, irrespective of individual differences in children. There is no provision for diversification of courses and activities. Activities like games, sports, hobbies, crafts etc. are neglected. This mono- track system is still followed in our schools.
Solution : The curriculum is the main
reason of no motivation in the school, the course too lengthy, they are
only good for the bright ones, but the weak student is not helped the
curriculum. Curriculum has no practical knowledge and application, which wastes
away the children from learning important life skills. The curriculum should
also inspire and motivate every type of students. Curriculum should be made
regarding the qualitative side of the education. The curriculum should inspire
the students to learn and teachers to teach, that is education system can
fulfill it’s destiny that is grow and develop our personal best.
8.
Defective Teaching method : There are different types of teaching methods
which can be categorised into three broad types. These are teacher-centred
methods, learner-centred methods, content-focused methods and
interactive/participative methods. Now a days student centered teaching is
regarded as the best teaching method.The teachers, being the focal figure in
education, must be competent and knowledgeable in order to impart the knowledge
they could give to their students. Good teaching is a very personal manner.
Effective teaching is concerned with the student as a person and with his
general development. The teacher must recognize individual differences among
his/her students and adjust instructions that best suit to the learners. It is
always a fact that educators play varied and vital roles in the classroom.
Teachers are considered the light in the classroom.
Solution : Above all, the teacher must
himself come into possession of adequate knowledge of the objectives and
standards of the curriculum, skills in teaching, interests, appreciation and
ideals. He needs to exert effort to lead children or students into a life that
is large, full, stimulating and satisfying. Some students seem naturally
enthusiastic about learning, but many need or expect their instructors or
teachers to inspire, challenge or stimulate them. "Effective learning in
the classroom depends on the teacher's ability to maintain the interest that
brought students to the course in the first place (Erickson, 1978). Not all
students are motivated by the same values, needs, desires and wants. Some
students are motivated by the approval of others or by overcoming challenges.
9.
Poverty : When it comes to poverty and education, many children face
difficult situations. “Poverty, regardless of level, is robustly linked to
reduced academic achievement.” Students who live in poverty come to school
every day without the proper tools for success. As a result, they are commonly
behind their classmates physically, socially, emotionally or cognitively.
Solution :
The solution to this problem is making the study materials and tools affordable
for everyone disregarding socio-economic situation. The teacher should not
discriminate the students regarding their socio-economic situation and inspire
everyone to do great things in life. The teacher should motivate the children
to be rich and good in life because I believe poverty is the root of all crime.
10. Language
Problem : The language problem has been a perennial trouble-spot in our
educational history. The language used by the teacher must be understood by
students easily.
Solution :
The teacher must also have good knowledge of the language and pronunciation he
uses in the classroom. If the students do not understand the language in which
the teacher is teaching, the students will not feel motivated to
learn
11.
Juvenile delinquency : A great deal of scientific research examines the
relationship between poor school performance and delinquency. The direction of
the causal link between education and juvenile delinquency is fundamentally
complex. Early aggressive behavior may lead to difficulties in the classroom.
Such difficulties, in turn, may result in a child’s receiving unfavorable
evaluations from teachers or peers. These, in turn, might result in delinquency
and decrease motivation in learning.
Solution :
The solution to this is that the teacher and parents should not give up hope on
the child, they should patiently work on the children to make him a good
students, beating and giving hard punishment does not necessarily convert a bad
student into a good one. So, they should be very careful with the student and
change his personality in the good way, the teacher and parents must show
compassion and not anger, kindness and not scolding and help the child see the
right way.
12.
Teacher’s attitude :
Learning motivation is generally stimulated through various forms of modeling,
communication, instruction or socialization by teachers (Brophy, 1987). During
the learning process, student motivation could be influenced by attitudes
toward their self-perception, general learning environment, subject, teachers,
and personal needs (Christophel, 1990). Recent studies on motivation (e.g.
Christophel, 1990; Noels, 2003) have recognized teachers’ behaviors as one of
factors to students’ learning motivation. Teachers are potential active agents
within the educational environment and thus are capable of influencing the
students’ learning motivation.
Solution :
The teacher should be a role model, the teacher should be kind and joyful. The
teacher should be fun, interesting along with being a master of the subject.
The teacher should be a friend, he should listen to his students, he should
help them as much he can, he should bring smile to student’s face. The teacher
should a friendly and not too friendly , there must be line, the teacher should
not cross, the teacher should not insult the students and the list goes on. To
be a teacher is the hardest job, in his shoulder lies the weight of hopes and
dreams of the world’s future generation. A teacher can change the world, if he
can make his students great.
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