The Clara James Approach to learning
When it comes to learning we are all individuals.
The past 20+ years have taught me that no matter our learning style if the child is engaged and relaxed they are more likely to learn.
If we just keep giving them the same resources, varied over and over again, all we are doing is giving them one place in their brains to find the information. However, by giving them a variety of resources we can make it more interesting, more relevant, and help them to create multiple memories so that when they need to recall the information, they have more places they can go to in order to find it.
If we can boost their confidence as well as their knowledge we will make their life and ours easier.
For 20 years now I've been fascinated by different learning styles: ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD. The purpose of this podcast is to share my findings with you, so that maybe what I've learned will be of help to you too.
The Clara James Approach to learning
My child hates reading!
Why do some children love reading whilst others detest it.
Generally speaking, it’s rarely just about not liking books, there’s usually a deeper reason and the word “Hate” can be a cover for feeling overwhelmed, embarrassed, or bored especially in a day and age when information and entertainment is so readily available at pace.
The step into ks3 feels like such a leap. It is suddenly, not just what they read but how deeply they’re expected to understand it. Reading is now not just an act in itself, it is an entrance to a whole new world of expectations!
The focus moves from being able to decipher and enjoy the words to focusing on analysis or inference, “writer’s intentions” both of which are abstract and tricky for literal or concrete thinkers.
In this video we will look at what we can do to help our children find some level of enjoyment in reading. It may not happen overnight, it might take time, but if we succeed, it has been time well spent
https://theclarajamesapproach.co.uk/why-does-my-child-hate-reading