How many of us say for ourselves that we’re bad at remembering names? I’ve done it a couple of times. Try looking at it as a self-fulfilling prophecy: If we say we’re bad at something, we stop trying and become bad at it. Therefore tip number one: Change what you say into “It’s demanding, but I’m doing my best.”
2. Whenever you first hear a student’s name – repeat it after them.
3. Visualise the spelling of the new name.
4. Use nametags or name-tents (folded cardboard which stands on the table).
5. Make a seating chart for each of your classes and insist on students respecting it.
6. Use students’ names frequently.
7. Give the students’ assignments back yourself: You’ll be able to connect the name with the work and a face.
8. Some students write their names on the covers of their books – use them as reminders.
9. As ice-breakers play name games.
They could associate adjectives to names: Awesome Alice, Merry
Margaret, Dilligent Dora. ;) or names to characters: Dora the
Explorer, Alice in Wonderland… Margaret… Thatcher? (there’s a movie
out now…; D)
10. If you can’t remember a name – apologize and ask: It’s a bit embarrassing, but the whole experience might make you remember better.
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