HOW TO MOTIVATE MY GIRL TO PUT IN MORE EFFORT IN HER STUDIES
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beanbear:
Hi dramamama, I can relate with you as my DD has been failing every subject except English since P3. Until she was assessed with learning difficulties by the educational psychologist last year, it was an uphill task getting homework done and getting her on task and trying to get her to understand basics...
Thank you beanbear and other parents for your support. I really appreciate them. I am thinking of getting DD tested to see if she has any learning difficulties so I might just do that very quickly.
I sometimes go to her room when she is asleep to look at her and I have to say I shed a tear or two when I think how hard it must be for her, and she's not even officially 10yrs old yet
But DH and I have to perservere and be strong for her and prepare her as much as we can and more importantly as much as *she* can manage. We keep reminding ourselves that our goal is to make her (and our other kids) successful in LIFE. And exams and grades are just a small part of that. -
Chenonceau:
Hi there, I did receive your email this morning and replied. Sorry if I missed your call but I was in meetings all day yesterday and had my phone on silent. I am looking forward to reading your bookDramamama... your book is ready for collection. Strategies such as how to set your child up for success etc... are extensively covered in the book. Plus how to help your child manage failure etc...
I tried to call you and email you to let you know the self-collection point. I don't seem to be able to get you. Do check your junk email folder. -
ammonite:
Ammonite - you've got a PM from me...
Simkhoo and Beanbear are right. Sometimes the kids just can't handle more in their existing state. Motivation is important, but finding out their areas of weakness, AND adjusting the teaching methods can also be valuable.
Kids are also motivated by their own improvement, so beanbear's strategy for prepping a child for success is good. -
dramamama70:
We keep reminding ourselves that our goal is to make her (and our other kids) successful in LIFE. And exams and grades are just a small part of that.
Totally agree! That's what I keep reminding myself. -
Chen, I'm getting here late in the game as I was following a friend's FB quote/link to your book. Will be getting your book later today through paypal. Seeing some success with my P4 since I've switched job. Now to get her to the next level and be MOTIVATED
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Hi Chen, I wonder how to develop a process when u have project based syllabus? I’m trying to adopt one of the many strategies that u used to motivate ur dc.
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Melodies:
Hi Chen, I wonder how to develop a process when u have project based syllabus? I'm trying to adopt one of the many strategies that u used to motivate ur dc.
This is a great question. Thanks for asking. Could you give me a more detailed description of...
(1) what is project based syllabus
(2) an example of a project (aims, deliverables, challenges, your DC's strengths and weaknesses relevant to the project, the learning outcomes of the project).
I may not be able to revert to you very fast. This is my first day back at work after 2 weeks of being a lazy Petunia Piggy. Got tons to do but I definitely will put this question on my To Do List. -
O mine! Duplicated posting n might have hit the button unknowning.. :oops:
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Chenonceau:
Good LUck on your first dayMelodies:
Hi Chen, I wonder how to develop a process when u have project based syllabus? I'm trying to adopt one of the many strategies that u used to motivate ur dc.
This is a great question. Thanks for asking. Could you give me a more detailed description of...
(1) what is project based syllabus
(2) an example of a project (aims, deliverables, challenges, your DC's strengths and weaknesses relevant to the project, the learning outcomes of the project).
I may not be able to revert to you very fast. This is my first day back at work after 2 weeks of being a lazy Petunia Piggy. Got tons to do but I definitely will put this question on my To Do List.
Just checking when will your next workshop will be? -
Hi chen, I don’t have a specific topic in mind. I knew that ur dd was in ip school n heard that they r many projects in ip n hope to learn from ur sharing n see if I can incorporate it as part of the learning process. Just for illustration, if I would to make the life cycle of animal as a project like to investigate different types of life cycles for animal. The aim is to learn life cycle of animal n to enjoy learning. My girl is very careless about the details n impantience. She can be very enthusiastic if wanted to learn more but low concentrate span.