Top nine tips to motivate and engage your child in learning in Covid Times

 


The year 2020 has been a difficult time for us, specially so for parents and students. We wonder how much are our children engaged in learning? Are they retaining what they learn? Some students say they are fed up of studying this way. What is the solution?

Here are a few tips to help your child remain motivated during these difficult times.

1. Reading is important. It builds a love for learning as it generates further curiosity. Either they read on their own or you read with them. Let them choose the reading material.

2. Let your child decide when and what to study. You provide support and guidance. The lesser your control, the more motivated they will be.

3. Create an open atmosphere for discussion. Make your child feel comfortable expressing his likes, dislikes or concerns. If child can be open about their educational experience without being judged, put down, discouraged or ignored, they are free from worry.

4. Encourage him/her to explore topics and subjects that interest him/her.

5. Help your child discover his preferred learning styles. This will improve his quality of learning.

There are seven fundamental learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Verbal, Physical, Logical (mathematical), Social and Solitary. For example, children who are visual learners learn best by seeing how things work.

6. Make learning fun through game based learning. Who does not like games? Games are stimulating and fun. They provide the added advantage of motivating children to want to engage in the learning process and want to learn more.

7. Concentrate on learning and not performance. Ask your child what he learnt in school and not how he performed. This will convey your concern for him and motivate him/her further.

8. It is important to emphasise on your child’s strengths though it may be difficult when the student needs improvement. However, it is positive reinforcement which will motivate your child to study better.

9. Celebrate your child’s achievements. Nothing can be more motivating!

These are proven strategies that will motivate your child to learn. Apply them correctly, and you'll see your child or student discover the joy of learning.


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