Education and Interest
names & numbers in mind . Set the tone with music
Listening to what you are learning in the tune of your favorite song can help too . Some people substitute the lyrics in the song with the words they learn . So , whenever they need to remember it , they just replay the tune in their mind and the words automatically come . Playing music that doesn ’ t make the learner anxious and eases them is always a good idea , and especially music they like and listen often .
Being positive & responsive
When working with anybody , whether it ’ s a child or yourself , always remember to be affirmative and give positive reinforcement . That way the learner sees that they are making the teacher happy and are getting good feedback . One should not be ashamed of making mistakes , as it is a part and process of learning . Showing them the path to understanding and being patient while you teach them is very important , so that they don ’ t feel embarrassed and don ’ t shy away from learning . Everyone works at their own pace , and has different ways to remember and understand things . If something seems difficult , steering away from it , and taking time to do something fun for a while will distract them and refresh their mind when they have to come back to the problem .
Change your environment
Changing ones surroundings can make the student regain enthusiasm about learning . Whether it ’ s outside in the garden , in a park , or a library - you should choose where you are comfortable and aren ’ t too distracted . Making small changes such as moving your desk to your window just so that you can look outside makes a huge difference . You shouldn ’ t feel suffocated or forced to study in an uncomfortable environment . Once you feel like you ’ re in a good setting , you also find yourself not making excuses and feel more positive .
These are just some steps in making learning interesting and can be used by children and adults . Being interested plays a huge role as it makes you remember things better . Once you have any of these settings in action , you also find yourself not making excuses to study . People have different ways of learning , and just because you may have one way does not mean that will work for them . You should see what gets them interested and work around that
8 SPRING 2017