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Discovering How Your Child Learns
Observe the ways your child appears to learn best and think about the kinds of activities that capture his interest and attention. Check your observations with those of your child's teachers. Consider having him evaluated to find out in detail about strengths and weaknesses and to suggest appropriate teaching methods and materials.
Help your child understand himself as a learner. Many children who are not successful in school (and sometimes, their parents and teachers, too) have trouble recognizing their strengths and knowing how to develop and use them. Sometimes their strengths are masked by their difficulties.
One of the best ways to encourage children to be hopeful about themselves is to introduce them to older student and adult & "mentors"; with similar patterns of strengths and weaknesses. Often these individuals have discovered alternative ways of thinking and learning and can provide practical help and encouragement that continued effort is worthwhile. They demonstrate how hard work and effective strategies can lead to success.