Unlock the Love of Learning
Originally Published: April 2000 Even when teaching methods are effective in helping a student understand concepts, something more subtle can leave him with the feeling that he is incompetent or that learning is boring. If you want your students to have a life-long love of learning and the self-confidence necessary to eventually learn on their …
Originally Published: March 1999 Each child is unique, and his learning disability specific. However, there are general techniques that can be applied to most situations. Explain instructions verbally: Be certain that you have the child’s attention by making eye contact before you explain instructions. Keep directions simple. Use words he will understand, but be concise. …
Originally Published: March 1998 Last month I discussed the auditory learner. This month, let’s take a look at the hands-on, or, kinesthetic, learner. These are the kids that are in trouble most of the time. They want to touch everything (including the walls as they walk down a hallway). When given written work, they may …
Originally Published: March/April 1996 Students often fill their writing assignments with vague generalities or merely repeat words in the question. Help your students develop clarity of thought by requiring supporting details. They will gain maturity in their thinking and writing by analysis of or reflection on a literary or historical idea. Choose study questions that …
Originally Published: March/April 2005 Most of us are familiar with the child that wants to quit if the task doesn’t appear easy instantly. He can’t seem to handle even a tiny challenge. Left alone to complete assignments, he may avoid the task by passively daydreaming, or actively finding something else to do—something fun that has …