You're struggling with student procrastination. How can you motivate them to finish tasks on time?

Imagine education as a grand adventure. Each student is a brave explorer, and goals are their treasure maps. Without a map, explorers might wander aimlessly, missing out on hidden gems and exciting discoveries. Goals provide direction, helping students navigate through the dense forests of information, cross the rivers of challenges, and climb the mountains of mastery.

At the beginning of the term in my dual-credit health class, we formulate goals and discuss time-management. I take the time to lay out in the academic calendar when assignments are due, and how to break these down to into bite-sized tasks. In Canvas (our teaching platform), I have set up badges that these can earn as they complete different modules and tasks. I have automated reminders. I also have study tools that are fun and engaging. But as is the case for some dual-credit students, they do not have the maturity to handle the freedom or the discipline necessary to stay on task.

I find it helpful to set goals using an outline format. Once you know the project or paper requirements, make an outline including your own due dates to bite small pieces off over time. Also allows for more time in review or to change perspective as your research because you gave yourself more time upfront.

O professor deve investigar as causas desse comportamento. Identificar se a procrastina??o é causada por falta de interesse, dificuldades no entendimento do conteúdo ou outros fatores pessoais permite uma abordagem mais eficaz. O professor pode ajudar os alunos com dificuldade oferecendo suporte personalizado, adaptando atividades e elogiando os esfor?os quando observado.

Organization can be a challenge for anyone, including a seasoned professor. I just manage the chaos better. In the age of digital calendars, we have lost the art of recording, forgetting that the process of writing something down imprints that into memory. I help my students create a calendar, even if just a monthly to record big academic events like Spring Break! I guide on how to use a calendar with reminders, and how this tool can aid in lowering stress. I teach the art of chunking in study, and some embrace it. Others are resistant to anything.

Being organized as a student lays a solid foundation for a successful career. Digital calendars and to-do lists are not just tools but habits that instill discipline, enhance productivity, and foster a professional attitude. By maintaining a seamless structure, you equip yourself with the skills and mindset necessary to excel in your chosen career path.

I teach health, and we get to do some pretty cool stuff. yup, I said it.... stuff. I have developed student-centered approach, and instead of read and regurgitate scenarios, I have created situations where students are teaching the class, we are playing games in and out of the classroom. We host debates. They also create digital stories and podcasts. Assignments are not only specific to health, but also teach a variety of skills that can be applied elsewhere. These also create different opportunities for students to excel.

Engaging interest to me, means finding your voice. I'm a strong proponent of finding a vocation and not just mundane profession. Encouraging students to explore their interests and who they are affirms their likelihood to thrive not only at school but also in the real world. Taking active participation as global citizens.

To motivate students and manage procrastination, offer consistent support: Regular Check-Ins: Schedule weekly meetings to monitor progress and address challenges. Break Down Tasks: Help students divide large tasks into manageable steps. Provide Resources: Share additional tools and materials to aid their work. Encourage Peer Support: Promote study groups and collaborative work. Use Positive Reinforcement: Recognize and reward students’ efforts. By providing support, you can help students stay on track and complete their tasks on time.

Offering support can sometimes be a lifeline, students want to feel safe to voice their concerns and weaknesses and find a space to grow and evolve. By offering support you are instilling the mindset that if you fall 7 times, you get up 8. That there are times in which we feel stuck. Soliciting help from a mentor is a passage in life. All great leaders had mentors. It's a sign of a transformational journey.

Accountability is taking ownership of your work. It means showing up every day to the idiosyncrasies of who you are and how you communicate your work to others. We are not omnipotent beings, and we live in an interconnected world. A great way to propel forward is by engaging your peers, showing up for check-ins, and practicing 21st century skills such as public speaking, creativity, emotional intelligence in your ability to persevere. By being held accountable, you are less likely to fall ill to procrastination.

Scheduling progress assignments is a way to ensure progress is being made in steps versus all at one time for better overall understanding and production of content. For example, have an assistant due for the paper outline, introduction paragraph, half way, draft, and final product.

Deadlines are important because they involve planning the work well. Things done on time are rewarded. If there are delays for whatever reason, there is a penalty or even no evaluation. It is the same in real life and we are preparing for it. Many students who play computer games for long hours are used to reward systems, for achieving objectives and losing points if they do something wrong.