As a Teacher, you need to observe all your students in class. Know all your students, their name, age and their capabilities, observe who is contributing in the class, observe those who are answering questions and pay keen interest to those whose minds are not in the classroom or the dull student. In every class, there is always a dull student. I was once a dull pupil, I never knew how to spell words correctly, I couldn't even talk to my classmate because I was shy and my Teacher made it so difficult for me because she was always comparing me with my twin sister who was brighter and smarter than me. Gradually, I became conscious of myself, I knew how to spell, I could talk and could solve Sums. When dealing with such kids, first, you make friends with them. Draw closer to them, get to know them better, they may be smart, creative, intelligent but feels so shy to talk in class or ask questions. After drawing them closer, help them build self confidence, praise them for doing things right, get them a gift. This will motivate them greatly. Never let them stay in isolation, let them hang out with other kids, let them talk and have fun, they develop their conversational and communication skills while with peers. Speak with their parents. You need to have a talk with the parents to know how such kids fare at home and see how things can be adjusted. Read loud to them or ask them to read a book either in class or at home and ask them questions later. Have a talk with them privately, speak to them always to motivate and encourage them. Make teaching and the classroom fun, initiate plays and games in lessons. Show them real object while teaching. Most children get tired of listening to teachers all day because they desire to see the real things. Teach them outside the classroom too, take them for an adventure, a tour, an excursion and others. No child loves a boring class or a boring environment, make learning fun. Be kind to them, be patient too. What most children need is patience and not comparison. I get tired of hearing stuff like, "oh, your sister is greater than you." "your sister is finer than you." or "I love Elizabeth because she is more intelligent." All these are forms of comparison. Comparison makes a child timid and looses his or her self-esteem. Everyone is beautiful, unique and outstanding in their own way. I was a dull pupil but today that is history. My twin sister who was greater and brighter than me then is below me now. I am not happy for that or bragging, but all I am saying is that children needs time. Give them time they will develop into something great. It doesn't matter if they are so dull today.
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