We all have
our own approach to learning and picking up new skills, and when we were
children we also had our difficulties in learning. It’s important to
pass on what you know to your child who will have their own unique
learning styles. Here in this guide from a sixth form in Somerset and Bristol, we look at the ways you can learn to pick up how
your child prefers to learn. Observe your child It’s
probably a given, but you’re going to learn a lot about your child
through their mannerisms, ways of working and even down to how they pick
things up. Take a look at how they usually pick up cues, what they are
naturally aware of and how they manage basic tasks. This gives you a lot
more awareness of how your child tends to manage their own skills and
what they use to help them naturally. Look at their biggest interests A
lot can be said about how your child likes to learn. If your child
loves music and playing instruments they may not just be better
listeners and lean into more audio-visual ways of learning. Your child
may also be more of a methodological learner, using logic and reason
within their decision making. Your child may be an avid
reader, which would indicate how your child learns in a different way to
others. They may really appreciate things written down in front of
them, or they are avid note takers. Try and test your child’s skills When
doing homework, or having educational play time, comes a good
opportunity for your child to work on their learning styles and figure
out for themselves what makes them learn in the best way. Provide a
range of creative activities for your child to explore to let them find
out what works for them, and in turn it helps you with your
understanding of their skills.
