We have three daughters, grown, married and out of the home. We started homeschooling when one of my girls was having a very difficult time in school, we didn't know what the problem was for a while but it became clear the teacher didn't like her. Also they didn't teach phonics for two years and taught "sight reading" where you are supposed to know what the word is without knowing how to sound out the letters. She did great once we pulled her out. She is a journeyman electrician now, married and has twin boys. She told me, that when she was in school, she felt like she was stupid and not smart and wouldn't amount to anything. I felt so bad.
We homeschooled ours. she went on to college and graduated with a 3.9 in marketing and public relations. What I would say, is, this is where the parents have to step in and teach the child. The child''s education and success in life lies in your hands and not the school. you don't have to be a teacher to teach. There are books you can follow. some children need more individualized attention than others. In addition, people learn differently. You have to figure out how your child learns and then teach them in that manner. The school will not take the time to do that but the parent will.
I can relate to your child as I have severe dyslexia and to how you as a parent feel. The question I would ask is what have you learned about the best environments for your child to gain knowledge (notice I did not say learn) then look for the resources that match that environment as closely as possible. We get too hung up on what did they learn and forget that they are really learning how to learn. Kind of the old phrase ' if you give someone a fish they have a dinner if you teach them how to fish they will always have food'
I'd suggest an educational assessment and then a personalized learning plan. Not everyone learns in the same way. Not everyone has the same strengths or weaknesses. Psychologist Howard Gardner called them multiple intelligences. In street vernacular that would be a personal strong suit. In many countries students are educated to work with their particular set of intelligences instead of with a one size fits all curriculum. That's why it's incumbent on you to find out how your child learns best so that can be reinforced and understand their weaknesses so they can get the extra support they need. Good luck to you and your child.
This is a very complex question. Is it the school, teacher, child not listening, learning techniques, disability that is not noticed and the list goes on forever. I have found that my involvement in teaching my children after school is the most useful tool available. If you are unable to teach them then I would have simple testing done for unknown and unseen disabilities. After that ask a college student or a teacher to tutor them for even just 30 minutes a week and you spend the rest of the week continuing that lesson. I wish you much luck!!
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Answered on Jun 30th, 2018
When your child is struggling to learn, you may begin by asking where the pressure is coming from? Are there influences within the classroom that are distracting or hindering your child from learning? You may also consider if the primary pressure is from you, the parent? By what standards are you measuring success for your child? Each child is unique and precious, and as we listen well in the midst of their struggles, we may discern the keys to successful learning for each one.
Learning difficulties can have many causes. Depending on the severity, an assessment by professionals may be needed. There are a variety of brain based issues like ADD, dyslexia, dyscalclia, etc that would need special approaches to manage. There is also the possibility of anxiety which can cause difficulties across the board in learning which also requires professional intervention. This doesn't have to mean medication.
The key is getting an understanding of what the child is experiencing so that appropriate supports can be put in place.
It depends. I would want to know more information: what subject? what in particular is hard? Then inquire more about what in particular is challenging? Is it emotional? Fine motor? Comprehension? Is there something else happening in the classroom: who is he or she sitting next to? Does this happen during all subjects or just one? Time of day? After lunch or recess when social interactions happen? ...etc
Open communication with your child ( open and safe with no blame or shame, everyone has challenges..) and teacher to inquire more about what is happening and best ways to support your child’s learning.
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We have three daughters, grown, married and out of the home. We started homeschooling when one of my girls was having a very difficult time in school, we didn't know what the problem was for a while but it became clear the teacher didn't like her. Also they didn't teach phonics for two years and taught "sight reading" where you are supposed to know what the word is without knowing how to sound out the letters. She did great once we pulled her out. She is a journeyman electrician now, married and has twin boys. She told me, that when she was in school, she felt like she was stupid and not smart and wouldn't amount to anything. I felt so bad.
We homeschooled ours. she went on to college and graduated with a 3.9 in marketing and public relations. What I would say, is, this is where the parents have to step in and teach the child. The child''s education and success in life lies in your hands and not the school. you don't have to be a teacher to teach. There are books you can follow. some children need more individualized attention than others. In addition, people learn differently. You have to figure out how your child learns and then teach them in that manner. The school will not take the time to do that but the parent will.
anyway, it worked for us. best of luck to you
I can relate to your child as I have severe dyslexia and to how you as a parent feel. The question I would ask is what have you learned about the best environments for your child to gain knowledge (notice I did not say learn) then look for the resources that match that environment as closely as possible. We get too hung up on what did they learn and forget that they are really learning how to learn. Kind of the old phrase ' if you give someone a fish they have a dinner if you teach them how to fish they will always have food'
Wayne Spragge. Ph.D.
I work in the school system. There are assessments the schools can make. Talk to the teachers. Find out what resources are available. 👍
I'd suggest an educational assessment and then a personalized learning plan. Not everyone learns in the same way. Not everyone has the same strengths or weaknesses. Psychologist Howard Gardner called them multiple intelligences. In street vernacular that would be a personal strong suit. In many countries students are educated to work with their particular set of intelligences instead of with a one size fits all curriculum. That's why it's incumbent on you to find out how your child learns best so that can be reinforced and understand their weaknesses so they can get the extra support they need. Good luck to you and your child.
This is a very complex question. Is it the school, teacher, child not listening, learning techniques, disability that is not noticed and the list goes on forever. I have found that my involvement in teaching my children after school is the most useful tool available. If you are unable to teach them then I would have simple testing done for unknown and unseen disabilities. After that ask a college student or a teacher to tutor them for even just 30 minutes a week and you spend the rest of the week continuing that lesson. I wish you much luck!!
When your child is struggling to learn, you may begin by asking where the pressure is coming from? Are there influences within the classroom that are distracting or hindering your child from learning? You may also consider if the primary pressure is from you, the parent? By what standards are you measuring success for your child? Each child is unique and precious, and as we listen well in the midst of their struggles, we may discern the keys to successful learning for each one.
Learning difficulties can have many causes. Depending on the severity, an assessment by professionals may be needed. There are a variety of brain based issues like ADD, dyslexia, dyscalclia, etc that would need special approaches to manage. There is also the possibility of anxiety which can cause difficulties across the board in learning which also requires professional intervention. This doesn't have to mean medication.
The key is getting an understanding of what the child is experiencing so that appropriate supports can be put in place.
It depends. I would want to know more information: what subject? what in particular is hard? Then inquire more about what in particular is challenging? Is it emotional? Fine motor? Comprehension? Is there something else happening in the classroom: who is he or she sitting next to? Does this happen during all subjects or just one? Time of day? After lunch or recess when social interactions happen? ...etc
Open communication with your child ( open and safe with no blame or shame, everyone has challenges..) and teacher to inquire more about what is happening and best ways to support your child’s learning.
Get a nice and smart private tutor for him/her thanks.