What causes a child to be a good learner?
First, the role of individual personality when it comes to readiness to study and disposition to education shouldn’t be neglected. However, even the good student had to become a great learner one day.
Another thing that needs to be taken into consideration is that every person who has basic abilities and gets the proper motivation can turn into a better learner.
Today I’ll share with you some actionable tips from my years of experience working as a language teacher. Apply them to help your child become a better learner.
- Identify the learning style of your child
In 1987 Neil Fleming introduced VARK learning styles which implies that everybody has a preference for visual learning, auditory learning, reading and writing, or kinesthetic learning. Fleming developed a questionnaire to determine which type of learner somebody is.
How will this make your children better learners? Well, after identifying their learning style, you’ll be able to show them how to study in a manner that best suits their preferences. As a result, they’ll acquire new knowledge more quickly and efficiently.
For instance, visual learners study better with diagrams, pictures, and other graphical content, while auditory learners prefer lectures, music, and other audio materials.
- Good organization is half the battle
Children are often overwhelmed by organizing their assignments, books, and papers, to the extent that they get stuck and procrastinate instead of learning. They feel unmotivated and as a consequence they perform poorly in school.
An expert when it comes to juggling various essays from BestEssayTips, advises:
“Teach your children to divide large tasks in smaller chunks. That way, they won’t be overwhelmed, and after completing one task, they’ll be motivated and disciplined to carry on. Also, make sure you help your children manage their studying time efficiently. Good organizational skills are what makes a great learner.”
- Lead by example
The American Psychological Association claims that children are pretty attentive and that they always watch their parents. Naturally, by watching their parents children learn and copy both good and bad behaviors. In this way, parents represent a behavioral model for children. So, try to be an excellent model when it comes to learning. How can you do that?
Be a learner yourself! When your kids see how passionate you are about learning new things and the benefits this has on your life; they’ll begin to share your habits too.
Also, if your children see you reading, they’ll imitate your behavior and start reading as well. When they develop a love for reading, they’ll develop a passion for learning.
- Positive reinforcement
“Children are seen to be learning quickly if they receive proper attention or certain reinforcements. Likewise, the procedure can also be applied for teenagers and adults,” according to Psychestudy.
Hence, don’t forget to praise your kids whenever they get a good grade, turn papers in on time, or manage to do all their assignments successfully. That way, children will be motivated to learn and tend to do their best. Celebrate even small accomplishments with an ice cream or going to the movies.
However, positive reinforcement gives the best results when it is continuously used, so try to make it a habit.
- Prepare your child for learning
Sometimes, the most basic requirements for learning get neglected or overlooked. A good night’s sleep and proper nutrition are the foundation for excellent cognitive activity.
As reported by sleep researchers study, “sleep plays an important role in memory, both before and after learning a new task. Lack of adequate sleep affects mood, motivation, judgment, and our perception of events”. So make sure your children don’t go to bed late and that they get eight hours of sleep a night.
Likewise, healthy nutrition rich in whole fiber, grains, and protein, as well as low in concentrated sugar improves children’s brain activity and mental capacity.
I believe that every child has the potential to be a great learner. It’s up to parents to develop that potential by showing their kids how to learn with ease and success, by ensuring positive reinforcement for every accomplishment and by making them ready for studying with proper nutrition and a good night’s sleep.
By forming these habits, children can grow a love for learning and become great learners.
Peter Hill
Peter Hill is a professional resume writer at Resumes Planet. He is a socially active person, likes traveling, and photo/video editing. He has 2 kids, a lovely wife, and a dog. You can find him on Twitter and Facebook.
I like how you mentioned that one should teach their child in a way that matches their learning style. Another option I’ve heard of is enrolling your child in education therapy. My cousin has ADHD, and this has helped him focus a little more. Thanks for the great tips on helping one’s child learn.
Early education is very important to make your kid a better learner for lifetime. This can help them grab things more quickly and easily. Thanks for sharing this information with us!