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[teachingld2004]

I have a total of 87 students. Very few have English names , and the others do not want them , I can hardly say their names, and I can only say them if they trip rat them many times.

I have them sit in the same seats for the first half of the class, and they can move later,

It's a good idea it ask them to bring in a photo and I will do
O that after the holiday

[MisterButtkins]

I was able to remember 200 students that I saw twice a week.

Twice a week vs once a week is a big deal. Once a week, I can remember a few per class (the good students and the hot girls.) Twice a week, I can remember 95% by the end of the semester. Like, I can see them outside the class and call them by name.

Right now I have 125 students, all twice a week. I will know most of their names within the next month.

[muffintop]

[FreakingTea]

I have maybe 480 (40x12) students that I only see every other week. It'll be an accomplishment if I remember a third of their names by the end of the semester, especially since most of them don't have English names.

[Denim-Maniac]

I have two classes at the moment. 5 students in one, 7 students in the other. I see each class for 90 minutes each day, 5 times a week. I know their names after about 45 minutes

[muffintop]

It's a good day for me if I remember my wife's English name....

[wangdaning]

[FreakingTea]

[Denim-Maniac]

[theoriginalprankster]

Have them make simple name cards with a small piece of cardboard folded in half, with their name written on it with a black marker, and maybe their favourite hobby/colour/food etc.

Have your name card too on your desk or podium. It takes about a minute to make. Some of the girls might even doll it up to look prettier.

Works a charm! I'm also terrible with names but this is helping. Don't know why I didn't think of this 11 years ago, when I started teaching.

[TexasHighway]

I have no problem remembering students names. It's matching the names up with faces that I have problems with.

[Babala]

I teach corporate so usually we get 3 month contracts at different companies. After one class I can remember everyone's name. I have a good memory

[NoBillyNO]

[rogerwilco]