Time spent to build this relationship is never a waste, in fact, it is an essential part of learning and provides a foundation for growth - for you and your student(s).
As the old saying goes, “variety is the spice of life!” Even if you are in the same classroom or home every day for learning, there are ways to shake things up and create variety.
While it may be easier for parent and child to establish trust, it’s just as important in the classroom. Trust is vital for learning. First, trust yourself, your own knowledge and abilities.
Learning can happen anywhere: at the kitchen table, on a walk across town, outside surrounded by trees, in a classroom, lab, or theatre. The ideal physical learning environment can change depending on who is involved in learning and on the subject being taught.
Variety can come in the form of types of learning (project-based, hands-on, inquiry-based), or it can come from choosing different mediums or sources of learning (watching a documentary, reading a book, listening to music, creating art, or using technology). When in doubt, get outside and get messy.
Whether you’re a classroom teacher or a home-schooling parent, the principle is the same. Optimal learning happens when there is an attachment between the teacher and the learner.
Whether it’s a diversity of ideas, genders, or cultures, it’s important that every learner feels seen and understands that they have a unique place in the world.
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