It’s been an interesting holiday- a wonderful time for both
parents and students to unwind. The year 2017 just rolled away quickly.
However, it is time to examine the academic landscape of your children. How was
their performance in the previous year? Absolutely good or below expectation?
As a teacher for over 10 years I have discovered the areas students have
recurring challenges and how parents can
help.
THE CHALLENGE: Reading problem: Many students continue to
grapple with this challenge over a long period of time. Some have given up hope
in this regard since it appears too complex to master the art of reading.
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO: Take active interest in your child. The
child faces a real challenge.
Schedule time, perhaps brief period
each day, to teach your child how to read. It is your responsibility even as you provide
other needs for your family. Use simple reading material that will expose the child to the fundamentals of reading.
THE CHALLENGE: Math problem. This is a most nagging problem,
that failure to address this issue from the start, could become a major enormous problem. Children
that lack the basics of mathematics could end up having hatred or apathy for
this all-important subject. Children do not easily get over this challenge, in
fact, in some cases it gets worse and poor
analytical skill becomes very obvious.
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO: Do not sweep this matter under the
carpet. If you fail to address this issue right now, sooner or later you will come around to face the most complex
part of it. The child may hit a dead end in his academic journey and might drop
out along the way. Hence, do all you can to solve this problem. Check your child’s book
whenever he gets back from school to
know his level of performance. If you can’t figure out how to
assist your child with math problem, then you have to employ the services of a
lesson teacher. However, for your child’s overall improvement you should also
be involved. Create a realistic study schedule for your child and make sure you
follow through. Reduce his play time including television viewing. Remember, if
you fail to monitor your child properly,
the lesson teacher might not be able to
turn the situation around.
THE BOTTOM LINE
If you want to see rapid progress in your child’s
performance, adopt a reward- based system or carrot and stick approach. Set
measurable targets for your child. Make
it clear the reward attached to
such achievement. Do not fail to deliver on your promise. Also,
punishment for non-compliance should be stated. In the long run, the child will
develop healthy habit of study.
Additionally, know
your child’s teacher. Encourage the
teacher to take personal interest in your child. On the other hand, the
teacher would appreciate some tips from
you as a reward.
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