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As a parent, how can I help my child learn? | |
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Research has shown that this begins with a very simple idea. It can start simply by modeling for your child that you value learning. Show that you are interested in your child's learning. Asking your child about what they are learning in school and keeping abreast of their progress is a foundational strategy that promotes a student's success. |
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My child is having difficulty in school. What can be done to help? | |
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Understanding the factors that may put an adolescent at-risk for academic failure will help parents determine if their teen is in need of extra support.
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How can I help my child adjust to Middle School? | |
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Change for a young adolescent can be a troublesome life experience. Find out ways to make the transition a positive experience.
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How can I know what my child is doing in school? | |
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The first way is to simply ask them. Asking in a positive tone attains the best responses. Also, you can see current assignments on each teachers web page or you can E-mail the teachers.
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What can be done to promote student responsibility? | |
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Teachers and parents would like nothing more than to have students who are always responsible for their actions and school work. Students benefit from consistency in the home and at school. Find out what methods professionals use to promote responsibility.
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What should I know about multiple intelligence’s? | |
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What are multiple intelligence’s? This is the idea that recognizes that everyone is good at something. Different people succeed or have "intelligence" in a specific or range of categories. Identifying what types of things your child is good at will help to bring out the best they have to offer.
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What should I know about my child's learning style? | |
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Learning style has to do the ways in which people learn the best. Some people learn best by listening, some by seeing and other by actually doing. By Identifying a child's learning style parents and teachers can understand the best means for individual learning. |
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How can I help to meet my child's individual needs in learning? | |
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The first step is to know how your child learns and what types of things they are good at. (see Multiple Intelligence’s and Learning Styles) Then parents and teachers can use a variety practices and activities to ensure success.
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What are other questions that are asked by parents nationwide? | |
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Visit a United States Department of Education web site to see other frequently asked questions parents should consider.
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