Most people understand that the best students do not rely on tutors; rather, they are the products of a good home environment, fine parenting, and personal initiative and strong motivation. Home and family life are the big contributors to student learning and accomplishment, and this is true around the world. Parental involvement in their children’s schoolwork, along with a range of enrichment activities, seems to help children do better in school.
Why differences in performance?
Research shows that achievement in school is not entirely about I.Q.; it’s about attitude and behavior. Productive students act in a certain manner. They have the “right” outlook, are motivated, pay attention, act calmly, and are not easily distracted from learning. In addition, when they require assistance with schoolwork, they know how to get it. However, none of these qualities is innate; they must be learned, and parents are the perfect people to teach their children these most advantageous characteristics.
The U.S. Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) has published the four stages children pass through to become better students, which are applicable to all school-aged children. These steps are: (1) paying attention, (2) staying interested in schoolwork, (3) learning and remembering, and (4) studying.
Ways to Help Your Child Do Better in School
Summary
Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. When parents are involved in their children’s schooling, the child does better and feels better about going to school. Moreover, what a family does is more valuable to a child’s school achievements than how much income the family has or how educated the parents are.
As the above examples illustrate, academic success comes to a child when parents support their children’s learning at home throughout the school year. In addition to the above ideas, talking to your child about school is also important. Children spend hours each day at school, so surely there is plenty to talk about! Furthermore, developing a healthy relationship with your children’s teachers makes it easier to address problems that may occur.
About the author:
Erica L. Fener, Ph.D., is Vice President, Business Development Strategy and Analysis at Progressus Therapy, a leader in connecting their candidates with school-based occupational therapy jobs and early intervention service jobs.
Tags: Education, parent support, parenting help, school, success
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