Effective Encouragement

Emphasize that it’s never too late to get help.

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After returning a test or exam, speak with your class about how they feel, and what they can do based on their scores.

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Provide notes or videos that highlight important concepts of the homework to help navigate students through more difficult or involved parts of an assignment.

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If students are worried about starting an assignment, give them an explicit first step.

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Remind students: "It's not that you don't know it. It's that you don't know it yet."

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Motivate your students by setting goals and connecting with them individually.

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Have parents and peers also encourage students’ interest in Computer Science and problem solving to help influence their pursuit of it.

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Connect class work to the CS industry by incorporating these five big picture professional skills in your class objectives.

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Remind students that many problems take time and thought to solve.

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Individual attention from teachers is helpful for struggling students.

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