Before Christmas, I spoke with parents about creating revision plans for their kids.
So, I thought revision would be a good place to start with these Podcasts as exams catch up with all of us at some stage...
I think one of the key things we need our kids to grasp is 'why.' Encouraging them to identify their motivation sets a foundation for focused and purpose-driven study habits. For some it may just be about getting through the exams so that they never need to do that subject again, for others it’s about connecting efforts today with future goals of college or careers in that field.
Trying not to waffle (I can chatter about this all day...) here are some suggestions that might help:
Revision is something completely unique to your child.
But before they start I would get them to spend a few minutes now having an honest brain dump with themself about what their goals are, what they feel confident about, what scares them. What support do they think you’re going to need to get the grades they want, where could they find that support. Also jot down anything else that comes to mind as they write.
Doing this will help to focus them, but at the same time, in a couple of weeks, or months they can look back and check their progress. If none has been made, they can ask themself why, what do they need to change?
Encourage and congratulate them and reassure them that they are heading in the right direction.
Remember, this is just for them, so be honest with themselves when they write, no one else needs to see this unless they choose to show it to you..
I'll also offer you some generic suggestions for you to help you to get started.
If you're interested in the revision guides, check them out here:
The Revision Planner
Square Pegs
#revision
#parenting
#learning
#studyskills
#education
#examtechniques
#GCSE
Before Christmas, I spoke with parents about creating revision plans for their kids.
So, I thought revision would be a good place to start with these Podcasts as exams catch up with all of us at some stage...
I think one of the key things we need our kids to grasp is 'why.' Encouraging them to identify their motivation sets a foundation for focused and purpose-driven study habits. For some it may just be about getting through the exams so that they never need to do that subject again, for others it’s about connecting efforts today with future goals of college or careers in that field.
Trying not to waffle (I can chatter about this all day...) here are some suggestions that might help:
Revision is something completely unique to your child.
But before they start I would get them to spend a few minutes now having an honest brain dump with themself about what their goals are, what they feel confident about, what scares them. What support do they think you’re going to need to get the grades they want, where could they find that support. Also jot down anything else that comes to mind as they write.
Doing this will help to focus them, but at the same time, in a couple of weeks, or months they can look back and check their progress. If none has been made, they can ask themself why, what do they need to change?
Encourage and congratulate them and reassure them that they are heading in the right direction.
Remember, this is just for them, so be honest with themselves when they write, no one else needs to see this unless they choose to show it to you..
I'll also offer you some generic suggestions for you to help you to get started.
If you're interested in the revision guides, check them out here:
The Revision Planner
Square Pegs
#revision
#parenting
#learning
#studyskills
#education
#examtechniques
#GCSE