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Waking the apathetic student: Understanding and engaging the disengaged learner

From disinterest to drive: Motivating the apathetic student.

An apathetic student is characterised by a lack of interest, motivation, and engagement in learning. This student often appears indifferent to academic tasks, classroom activities, and even their own educational progress. They may exhibit a general sense of listlessness or detachment, showing little enthusiasm for anything related to school. It’s …

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The unfocussed student: Understanding and supporting their needs

How to support an unfocussed student in the classroom and at home.

An unfocussed student is one who shows little passion for academic work and often seems disinterested in lessons. They are easily distracted, often engaging in activities such as playing sports, texting, listening to music, watching videos, or browsing social media instead of focussing on schoolwork. When it comes time to …

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