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Teachers, tutors and parents can each play a different, yet important role in modeling and teaching children effective strategies to improve memory related school performance. Parents, with support from private tutors, should take responsibility for helping children to become automatic with basic skills and procedures in math, reading, spelling and writing so that over time, the students have increased their speed and accuracy in these basic areas.
Children who demonstrate automatic retrieval of basic skills are able to focus more on thinking and problem-solving while retrieving information. Parents, with support from their child’s teacher/tutor should set up and enforce effective study habits and routines at home. Read more on Long-Term Memory Strategies…
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For kids who struggle with reading, a five-page homework assignment can seem like an insurmountable task. In fact, even kids who are proficient readers can become proficient complainers when faced with a lengthy assignment. By presenting reading in a positive light, you can help your child do well in school. Even more important, you can be instrumental in instilling a life-long love of reading.
Here are a few ideas to help you get started. Read more on Reading: Share the Love…
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You’ve just chosen electives and recently received your textbooks for an accredited college degree distance learning course. Congratulations, you are in great company. More and more adults, college students and high school students are finding distance learning the right fit for their quest in finishing degrees, beginning college courses for credit or taking refresher classes to increase their marketability in the workplace.
Today you’ll start studying! The books are on the kitchen table and you’ve just made some toast. Before you start your breakfast and your reading, you’d be wise to consider a few pointers on how to get the most from your classes. Read more on Distance Learning Tips…
