There was a girl who was in my pre-primary,then in primary we were in the same class.The last year we sat together because our level were the same,then we became friends...Unsurprisingly we got the same High school but were not in the same class,so over the years,we didn't talk much but now we have the 'religious knowledge' class and there we talk..she had changed much(i've even done better than her for the O-level).She is dating a guy and her boyfriend quite encourages her to play truant...She is not motivated by school anymore and i'm scared that she must repeat one year(or worst,she stopped school). How can we reboost her??
Trying to help her explore the source of her problems and only then from there you will be able to help her.
she don't even know what's the source of her problem,she don't know if it's his boyfriend but i'm sure it's him
before asking this question you have to find out what her problems is other wise whats the point in asking
her problem is that she don't want to succeed anymore in school,she has a great potential!! she asked me for help,to help her had her dreams again..
so...hmmmm... your suggesting the probl. lies with her bf.. so...what would or could you do about that....(force him to change?)?? and euh....i had to look that word up too..'truant' http://www.allwords.com/word-play truant.html
hmmmm....she asked u for help...so she accepts there is a problem...she has yet to formulate one..then she should be more willingly to accept it...and look for problem solving? There is another appoach with focusses on constructivism. I learned about this last semester at university.....itsabout a postive (constructive) approach instead of formulation the problem) i do not yet command this technique...but i can explain a little bit... its called 'appreciative inquiry'(it focusses on the 'good things'...look for her talents/good/strong points(capabilities). Thing that go well......she can focus on improving these... let her reformulate her own 'dreams' ... and how she would like to reach that target....(the appoach should improve her motivation) try google...or this site: http://www.appreciativeliving.com/
no thnx ..-blush I failed my first exam .. so i really do not command this yet..so i can't really help much... and ofcourse...traditional methods... try to cheer her up with friends?? study together?? talk..talk..talk... (I gonna eat..) good luck !!!
nothing you can do, she officially became a loser. I know because I lost a few friends who lost interest in school, and taken on the "fast and easy life." sad, really
Best approach is to be there for her now. Dont advise her regarding her bf now because it will only hinder her progress to become better since she doesnt sound like she is ready to give up the relationship. Meahwhile, remind her the neg effects of skipping school n such.
noothign rong staying one moer year...even though i woudln't...but that extra year can help boost marks up
