Unlock the Love of Learning
As I mentioned last month, teenagers need plenty of opportunities to think critically. We can meet this need by simply adjusting the approach used to cover required high school subjects. Last month we discussed history, so let’s take a look at what we can accomplish during four years of high school English. If it’s just …
Minor Adjustments for Major Benefits: Using English to Teach Teens to Think Read More »
It’s easy to believe a child “gets it” when he answers a question using the exact words he just heard or read. Actually, all that proves is a good memory. I used questions from a study guide for discussion of a book I hadn’t read, and, at first, wasn’t sure whether or not the student …
My husband Richard has few fond memories of public school. After being a model student in kindergarten and first grade, the most polite boy his teachers had ever met, his behavior began to change. Eventually he became bored and his teachers exasperated. He would stare out the window or with fascination at the ceiling as …
Here’s an easy way to help your children get more out of the fiction they read or hear. Choose one or two of the following questions (from Critical Conditioning) to ask casually while reading out loud, or after a child has read a book and is helping with chores, or, perhaps, during dinner. A comfortable …
Don’t let the routine of the school day lull you into a false sense of security. Finishing workbooks may keep the kids occupied, but real experiences are a necessary part of learning and should remain high on your list of priorities. WHY? To understand what they read and hear, kids need to be able to …