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Monthly Archives: July 2011

by Debra Bell, The Science of Learning

The Independent Learner: Tip No.1

July 20, 2011

Give them a choice… When are you most motivated? I’ll bet you find yourself more motivated to complete tasks you’ve chosen, rather than those tasks someone else requires of you. ( Think: reading the book you brought home from the library vs. doing your income taxes, for instance.) Why is that?  We have a will Read More...

by Debra Bell, The Science of Learning

The Independent Learner: Tip No. 2

July 25, 2011

Build on their interests…  I want to pick up where I left off last post — If you want to raise an independent learner, then build your program around your child’s interests. Independent learners are intrinsically motivated to learn. And interest is the fuel of that intrinsic motivation. You want to keep that fuel in abundant Read More...

by Debra Bell, The Science of Learning

The Dependent Learner: What Can I Do?

July 27, 2011

All kids will be reluctant or resistent about academics at some point — some more than others.  What can we do to inspire a love for learning and promote independence? Here are a three strategies that have worked for me with many different kinds of students: 1. Success: Start at the child’s level of success in that area.  Read More...

by Debra Bell, The Science of Learning

How Do Kids Learn Best From Others?

July 14, 2011

Yesterday I started a discussion about raising an independent learner. Today I’d liked to explore the ways in which we learn from others and get your thoughts on this, too. Have you ever considered God’s intention in human development? Why the cycle of life? Why not create us fully-formed, like Adam and Eve? Why do Read More...

by Debra Bell, Elementary, Reading

Help! My Child’s A Late Reader

July 5, 2011

The magic of reading is part brain development and part environment. You can’t do much about the first — that’s a timeline God controls — but you certainly can about the latter. Kids will learn to read if they invest time in reading. The more they read, the better they will read. Your role is to help Read More...