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All Topics are Inspired by The Distance Learning Playbook for Parents (Wiseman, Fisher, Frey, Hattie 2021)
January 16, 2025 Thursday 2-3 PM
January 16, 2025 Thursday 2-3 PM
I listen, build trust, and know how to gradually release responsibility
I listen, build trust, and know how to gradually release responsibility
Supporting Your Child’s Learning:
Supporting Your Child’s Learning:
Listening, Trust, and Responsibility
Listening, Trust, and Responsibility
In a blended learning program, your role as a learning coach is essential in fostering your child’s success. Here are three key principles that can strengthen your partnership with your child and their school:
1.Listen Actively
1.Listen Actively
The opposite of speaking isn’t waiting to speak again—it’s listening. Your child needs you to hear their words and observe their emotions.
Why Listening Matters: It helps you identify what they understand, where they need support, and how they view the world.
How to Listen Effectively:
Ask open-ended questions.
Reflect on what they say to show you understand.
Encourage them to share their thoughts freely.
2. Build Trust
2. Build Trust
Trust is the foundation of growth. When children feel secure, they’re more willing to take risks and learn from mistakes.
Key Elements of Trust:
Honesty: Share age-appropriate truths.
Reliability: Be consistent in your support.
Openness: Show respect for their ideas and their teachers.
Modeling Trust in School Relationships: When children see that you trust their teachers, they are more
likely to trust the learning process and their role in it.
3. Gradual Release of Responsibility
3. Gradual Release of Responsibility
Gradually transferring responsibility empowers your child to take ownership of their learning.
What This Means: Start by guiding them closely, then slowly step back as they gain confidence.
When to Adjust Responsibility:
Increase it when they show readiness and success.
Take it back temporarily if they need more guidance.
Effective Feedback: A Key to Growth
Praise your child’s efforts and actions, not just their abilities. Constructive feedback helps them know what to start, stop, or continue doing.
Examples of Effective Feedback
Examples of Effective Feedback
Task-focused: "You did a great job cleaning the dishes—everything is spotless!"
Self-regulation: "I noticed you were in a hurry and missed a spot—take your time."
Process-oriented: "Remember, the job isn’t finished until everything is put away."
Encourage Challenge: Emphasize effort over talent to build resilience and a willingness to tackle new challenges.
Embrace Mistakes
Embrace Mistakes
Mistakes are opportunities for learning. Share your own experiences with mistakes and how you’ve overcome them. This normalizes errors and helps your child develop a growth mindset.
By practicing active listening, building trust, and gradually releasing responsibility, you’ll create a supportive learning environment that helps your child thrive in a blended learning program.
By practicing active listening, building trust, and gradually releasing responsibility, you’ll create a supportive learning environment that helps your child thrive in a blended learning program.
Remember: Your involvement is a key factor in their success
Remember: Your involvement is a key factor in their success
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