Learning Strategies

7 May, 2022

Does Individualized Instruction Hamper Social Development?

2022-05-09T07:52:14-05:00Saturday, May 7, 2022|Learning Environment, Education Info, Learning Strategies|

Educators face a difficult task in meeting the diverse requirements of children. It does require more planning and monitoring of student progress, but the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Individualized instruction helps children become active and effective learners, preparing them for a lifetime of learning in an ever-changing world. With children's varying aptitudes, personalized education [...]

28 Apr, 2022

How Traditional Curriculum Can Destroy Student Interest and Motivation

2022-05-03T09:15:56-05:00Thursday, April 28, 2022|Learning Strategies, Customized Curriculum, Education Info|

Teachers know that to make learning more interesting, they must make it relevant. As much as students complain about the traditional approach to education, a typical curriculum relies on the fact that they can easily identify with the topics. However, most traditional curricula fail to connect with students regarding personal interests and hobbies. It, indeed, [...]

21 Mar, 2022

How to Help Your Teen When They Struggle With Grades

2022-03-21T10:22:33-05:00Monday, March 21, 2022|Learning Strategies, Education Info|

Being a teenager is a busy and challenging time. It's at once the most exciting your student's life has ever been and often the most difficult. Combine growth spurts with social maneuvering and tough new school subjects to tackle, it's no surprise that many teenage students struggle to keep up with it all. The most [...]

10 Feb, 2022

Individualized Instruction: Metacognitive Skills Improve Learning and Studying Skills

2022-02-10T16:19:36-06:00Thursday, February 10, 2022|Learning Strategies, Education Info, Learning Environment|

If you're reading this post, you're likely aware of the concept of individualized instruction. Often, we think about this concept in terms of subject matter within a particular discipline. For example, a student in third grade may be working on fifth-grade level science skills but second-grade level math skills. Individualized instruction and a personalized learning [...]

8 Feb, 2022

What You Can Do When Your Child Is Struggling With Writer’s Block

2022-02-08T07:28:18-06:00Tuesday, February 8, 2022|Learning Strategies, Education Info, Learning Environment|

Writing a research paper is no easy task, and it is something that takes a lot of hard work and commitment. Because of this, it is important that your child knows what steps to follow in order to write a successful research paper. Thankfully, there are certain things that they can do to write a [...]

31 Jan, 2022

From Taboo to Acceptance, How the 504 Plan Entered the Mainstream

2022-01-28T10:47:42-06:00Monday, January 31, 2022|Learning Strategies, Education Info, Learning Environment|

Academic difficulties can arise for a variety of reasons for children with physical or mental problems. However, use federal legislation to ensure that your child's unique needs are satisfied. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 assists parents of students with physical or mental impairments in public or publicly financed private schools in developing [...]

21 Jan, 2022

3 Life-Changing Ways You Can Help Your Teen Build Better Habits & Routines

2022-01-21T14:32:13-06:00Friday, January 21, 2022|Learning Strategies, Education Info, Learning Environment, Parents|

It's always fun to think back and remember what it was like to be in high school and middle school. It was filled with good times, bad times, fun times, and boring times. Like many adults, it took a long time after high school to build strong time management and self-accountability skills. For many adolescents, [...]

30 Nov, 2021

Study Smarter, Not Harder for Finals

2021-11-30T07:41:56-06:00Tuesday, November 30, 2021|Testing Strategies, Education Info, Learning Strategies|

It's nearing the end of the semester and finals are right around the corner. A little nervous about what lies ahead? Don't worry, you're not the only one. No matter how well you've done during the semester, finals week can leave anyone feeling a bit stressed. However, with a little bit of preparation and some [...]

19 Nov, 2021

Teaching Your Students About Time Management

2021-11-19T09:17:37-06:00Friday, November 19, 2021|Learning Strategies, Education Info, Parents, Teachers|

Many students find it challenging to manage their time well because they lack time management skills. This can lead to frustration, stress, and overwhelming feelings, especially when they cannot keep up with school demands that require proper time management. Both parents and teachers should teach their students about time management to help them plan well. Teaching [...]

4 Nov, 2021

The Class Most Impacted by COVID-19: Sophomores?

2021-11-04T08:15:06-05:00Thursday, November 4, 2021|Learning Environment, Education Info, Learning Strategies, Parents|

The impact of COVID-19 on students' educations will be studied for years. Due to the pandemic, students, on the whole, suffered an estimated 5 months of learning loss. Students from disadvantaged demographics, including minority and lower-income students, may have faced a higher overall degree of learning loss than their more privileged peers. Based on the numbers [...]

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