To make a child focus on a subject/topic and get the most out of a curriculum, it is important for him to develop a genuine interest in the same. But every child is different in terms of learning capabilities. When it comes to students with learning differences, making them focus requires more effort on the part of the instructor in terms of support and a unique learning approach. Following are some strategies that can be helpful for improving the focus…

For a reading strategy to be effective, it should enhance a learner’s comprehensive ability i.e. the student should be able to pay attention to details, understand the reading material and retain it. Reading is an active process of making links, understanding opinions, researching, developing knowledge and applying what has been learned. Listed below are some strategies to help students become effective readers and retain what they read: Previewing: The first thing to do is to preview the material to be…

Incorporating technology in education is believed to increase student engagement, spark innovation, enhance learning and encourage collaboration. Students can now use learning management systems to access online courses and avail help from teachers across the globe. With availability of such information, the process of learning has become boundless. Let us take a look at the different ways in which technology has impacted the modern-day learning environment: Provides Better Access To Resources: Technology has made it possible for students to have…

The accurate learning skills and strategies help in getting the most out of a course/subject, attaining academic success, improving memory, managing time, taking better notes and other important aspects. The most important learning skills are critical thinking, effective communication, creative thinking and collaborating. Essential ways with which one can acquire effective learning skills are: Be Prepared: Before attending a lecture, be prepared for the lesson to be taught in order to boost your understanding and performance. Prepare in advance by…

High frequency words are the ones that appear a lot more than other words when reading, writing and speaking e.g. s, the, are, to, etc. It is important for a child to recognize these words by sight in order to be a fluent reader. These words do not mean much in isolation but when used in a sentence, they help in making it understandable. High frequency words can be categorized into ‘Flash Words’ (used frequently in sentences) and ‘Heart Words’…

Reading fluency can be boosted with the help of the right reading tools. Using these tools helps readers to read effortlessly and accurately while maintaining a decent reading speed. They increase phonemic awareness, vocabulary, concentration, help decode text and improve sound-letter association. Essential components of an effective reading tool are: Compatibility: A good reading tool should not be limited to printed reading material but should also be compatible with digital reading sources like personal computers, PC projection devices and interactive…

Essential reading skills that are developed at primary grade levels build a solid foundation for a successful academic life ahead. Improving and developing reading skills at an early age helps an individual to build ability to focus on academics and other spheres of life. Some of the important strategies to enhance reading skills are: Using Multiple Reading Tools: Explore various types of reading tools such as See-N-Read Reading Tools, MemoryMark, eSee-N-Read, See-N-Spell and ColorTag to develop reading and comprehensive skills.…

A dyslexic child may have trouble reading, spelling, expressing thoughts, etc., which may eventually undermine his self-esteem. Thus, it is important to provide constant motivation to kids with dyslexia for helping them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Following is a list of things that can be done To motivate a child with dyslexia: Accommodations: By tweaking the current curriculum, teachers can motivate dyslexic students to perform to the best of their cognitive abilities. Some forms of alterations that can…

The ability to understand the meaning of text being read and integrating it with pre-existing knowledge is referred to as reading comprehension. Comprehension skills depend on an individual’s cognitive development and ability to recognize words swiftly. Reading comprehension has two levels: shallow level and deep level. Structural & phonemic recognition, processing word structure and sentences are part of the shallow level. The deep level consists of semantic processing i.e. deciphering the meaning of a word and comparing it to similar…

A learning disability is a condition of the brain that affects one’s power to comprehend or process information, respond to information, organize information, etc. Such limitations impact a person’s behavior, emotional well-being, social life and intellectual capabilities. Following is a list of impacts of learning disabilities on a person’s life: Academic Issues: Learning disabilities cause difficulty in perceiving information i.e. organizing and interpreting information through sensory channels. This leads to problems in reading, writing, memorizing concepts taught in class, decoding…