How Your Child Rocks Learning!
Dr. Scott pays tribute to arguably the greatest rock guitarist ever – Eddie Van Halen – in this blog discussing interest-based learning. Van Halen epitomized the pursuit of interest-based learning as he perfected playing the electric guitar while inventing a number of innovations connected with that same instrument. Parents! Can you form a plan to support your child’s interest/passion/drive? Read on for tips on how to do it.
(Part 2) Blame Thomas Friedman
Part 2 of “Blame Thomas Friedman” contains a simple “baby step” suggestion to help parents build self-motivation and self-direction in their children. (Maybe you’ll even thank Mr. Friedman… one day.)
Blame Thomas Friedman (Part 1)
Parents: What’s your reaction to Thomas Friedman’s quote? “..in a world where you will change jobs and professions several times, the self-motivation to be a lifelong learner will be paramount.” It’s time to pivot to a different type of learning.
How Do You Eat an Elephant?
I spoke with a parent today whose 7-year-old will be expected to spend many hours on, or near, the computer each day. Really?! This rigid, “More is Better” model of learning will not lead to a love of learning, student engagement, or learning independence.
Instead, consider an integrated, “Less but Better” approach… and decide which will work better for you and your young learner.
Alief School District is Starting School Virtually. But Virtual School is not “School-at-Home”
Despite State of Texas restrictions, Alief School District is starting the year virtually. But the difference between “Virtual School” and “School-at-Home” is massive. Let’s get parents ready to instruct at home. Whatever happens, better prepared parents will help kids succeed.
COVID Almost Killed Me and FrankenSchool Tried to Kill My Child’s Education
COVID almost killed me and FrankenSchool almost killed my kid’s education. No one can convince me that restarting traditional school in the fall makes sense. The risks are too high for too many. But there is another way: home learning. It will be hard… but the benefits far outweigh the risks. Let me show you how.
Our Chance
I spoke with a teacher friend yesterday, who shared a letter she received from a parent. It read, “My son won’t even sit still for an hour! How the f*@k do you expect me to teach him all of this?!” My Diagnosis: The parent is suffering from “Acute Homeschool Shock Syndrome.” It is not often […]
(Part 3) Homeschooling like a Superhero (in 30 days)
One of my readers, Martha, asked for help in structuring her daughter’s day. Also, I got a note from a reader that said, “Our day vacillates from wildly awesome to total chaos and I want to run outside and not come back.” – Janie Yep… been there and felt that. What Would “Coach” Do? Coach […]
(part 2) Homeschooling like a Superhero (in 30 days)
Thanks for the feedback folks. I’m better understanding what you need. You need PRACTICAL TOOLS IN A HURRY. I got you… Today’s blog will be about two critical areas upon which you should focus: 1) Home Learning Resources and 2) How to Structure the Day (this will be in my next post). Free Learning Resources […]
Homeschooling like a Superhero (in 30 days)
Can I Help You? Over the last week, I’ve received dozens of calls from friends who are now struggling to “figure out” how to school their kids at home. And I’ve got news for you, schooling a child at home is NOTHING LIKE teaching a child in a school. So, the advice you might be […]