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Here it is. The simplest way to improve your grades in
school. It requires no extra time, effort or homework and it's guaranteed
to get amazing results.
Are you ready to be the ultimate PLAYER in the
game of school? Good.
Here's how it works: P -
Posture
Sit up in your chair. Your brain and body are connected
and communicate via electrical impulses that travel up and down your
spine. When you slump, it cuts off the flow of electricity to your brain.
You have a hard time paying attention, you yawn and you begin to fall
asleep. It's really hard to learn when you're asleep. Plus, when you
slump, your teacher will see you and your body language may lead them to
believe that you are lazy, bored, uninterested or not a good student.
These are not good impression to make on your teacher.
It's an easy fix. Sit up nice and straight.
The brain gets what it needs and you'll be awake enough to learn.
L - Lean Forward
Now that you're upright, gently lean forward to relive
more tension in your lower back. You can sit comfortably in this position
for a longer period of time without cutting of the flow to the brain. In
addition, when you're leaning forward, you give the impression that you
are interested in what is being said. That's a good impression to make on
your teacher.
A
- Ask Questions
A friend once said, " As soon as you start worrying
about looking stupid, you become stupid". Get rid of your Fear of Image
and participate in class. Ask questions, raise your hand, offer ideas and
get involved in the process of learning.
Here are great reasons to ask questions in
class:
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It will help you get the
information you need, in the way that you need it.
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You can actually help make
your teacher better. Each time you ask a question, you're letting them
know which things are hard to grasp, which things are making sense and
what information is interesting to you. This helps the teacher. They can
go back and rewrite the curriculum so that it is more effective for the
next student.
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It shows that you are
interested and conscientious. That makes a great impression.
Y - "Yes" Head
The human animal is designed with eyes on front of it's
head. We are attracted to motion. Teachers often stand up in front of a
sea of lifeless bodies. Any motion will stand out. Use your head to get
noticed and to give positive feedback to the teacher. Gently nod your head
to let them know that you are paying attention and understanding what they
are saying. They will spot you and will be attracted by the movement of
your head. This is another way to get noticed for a positive behavior.
E
- Expression
Use your face to give feedback to the teacher. Most
students sit down and put a bored or defensive look on their face. This
sends poor feedback to the teacher and allows that to form a bad
impression of the student. Put a little life in your face. Smile, lift
your eyebrows, laugh....let them know you're there and that you are alert.
R - Relationship
Here's the best kept secret in town: "Teachers are
people". That's right. They have lives outside of the school's walls and
some of them are actually pretty cool and interesting. they have hobbies,
listen to music, watch movies, play sports and some of them even
dance....imagine that. The point is, make an effort to get to know them a
bit. Say "hello" on the way into class and ask them how their weekend was.
After class, approach them with specific questions that you didn't get a
chance to ask during class. The more you interact with them, the more
human they become. No need to be intimidated. Teachers are good people who
have dedicated their lives to helping others. Get to know them, they are a
special breed.
That's it. PLAYER is the simplest way to improve your grades. Use these
simple techniques to expand your attention span, give feedback to your
teachers, build relationships with your teachers, increase your confidence
and become and all-star in the game of school. |