This article was co-authored by Katie Styzek and by wikiHow staff writer, Madeleine Criglow. Katie Styzek is a Professional School Counselor for Chicago Public Schools. Katie earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a middle school mathematics, science, and social studies teacher for three years prior to becoming a counselor. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from DePaul University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Katie holds an Illinois School Counselor Endorsement License (Type 73 Service Personnel), an Illinois Principal License (formerly Type 75), and an Illinois Elementary Education Teaching License (Type 03, K – 9). She is also Nationally Board Certified in School Counseling from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
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Sometimes it's so hard to stay quiet in class. When you think of something truly hilarious, it almost feels painful to wait until the bell rings to share it. It's perfectly normal to want to talk, but it can also make it difficult for you (and your classmates) to focus. Try out these methods to help you keep side conversations or random remarks to a minimum! You'll have plenty of time to talk after school.
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QuestionHow can I focus on what my teacher's saying during class?Katie StyzekKatie Styzek is a Professional School Counselor for Chicago Public Schools. Katie earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a middle school mathematics, science, and social studies teacher for three years prior to becoming a counselor. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from DePaul University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Katie holds an Illinois School Counselor Endorsement License (Type 73 Service Personnel), an Illinois Principal License (formerly Type 75), and an Illinois Elementary Education Teaching License (Type 03, K – 9). She is also Nationally Board Certified in School Counseling from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
School CounselorTry taking notes during class to help you better focus on the material being taught. -
QuestionHow should I react if someone tells a very funny joke that distracts the class?Madeleine CriglowCommunity AnswerIt can be really hard not to laugh when someone interrupts the class with a funny joke. Do your best not to get distracted and pay attention to the teacher's instructions.
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QuestionHow can I be more organized in class?Madeleine CriglowCommunity AnswerTry keeping a notebook or binder for each class subject. During class, take notes and try to keep side conversations to a minimum.
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- ↑ https://news.wisc.edu/top-ways-to-stay-focused-in-class/
- ↑ Katie Styzek. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 28 October 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201506/8-steps-help-your-child-develop-self-control
- ↑ https://news.wisc.edu/top-ways-to-stay-focused-in-class/
- ↑ https://news.rutgers.edu/cellphone-distraction-classroom-can-lead-lower-grades-rutgers-study-finds/20180723#.XNpXjo4zZPY
- ↑ https://undergraduate.northeastern.edu/peer-tutoring/resources/students/classroom-etiquette/
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/help-obstacles.html
- ↑ Katie Styzek. School Counselor. Expert Interview. 28 October 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-psyched/201207/learning-through-visuals
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