If you find that your child seems to be missing assignments, it could be that they need a little more support and structure. Our teachers and learning mentors have been working with all students, but focusing this past week on dependent learners. In addition to the support we are providing we wanted to provide you with some strategies as to how you could support each type of learner at home.
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Independent Learner Strategies
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Dependent Learners Strategies
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Provide opportunities to discuss what they have learned – both successes & challenges
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Help set specific tasks and time allowed for each subject each day. Check on their progress throughout the day. Working parents – can you call home at lunch to see where they are at?
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Ask your child what their goals are and what their learning plans are for the day (this can be done the night before, if you are working during the day).
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Tasks should be split into no more than 25-minute chunks, with 5-minute breaks in between – tomatotimer.com is great for helping students stick to those breaks.
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Ask them who they will reach out to if they need any assistance or support throughout the day – clarify when you might be available if they want your support
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Notify your child’s tutor or class teachers if they have fallen behind, or are struggling with something.
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Set up learning opportunities either online or face-to-face with classmates (depending on your comfort level)
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Can they have structured learning opportunities with classmates? Can they complete work as a group project?
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Check in that they are staying on top of their work.
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Set up challenges and rewards for your child when they finish their tasks.
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