CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR S.C. TEACHER CADET COURSE | EXPERIENCING EDUCATION, TENTH EDITION
Study Time
• Set aside a regular study time approximately five times a week.
• Help children organize assignments and budget time for completion.
• Allow children to rest or play after school and prior to studying. Many want to study
late afternoons or early evenings.
• Set a limit on extracurricular activities if they interfere with studying time.
• Encourage step-by-step work on long-term projects to avoid last-minute careless
work.
• Keep in mind that one hour of concentrated studying is better than two hours full of
distractions and interruptions.
• Plan for study breaks. The age of the student will determine how long he/she can
concentrate before a rest is needed. A kitchen timer or alarm clock can be used to
signal break time. Another method is listing the tasks to be done and planning a
short break after each is completed.
• Arrange a telephone time when children can receive and make calls. Designate
someone to take the number of anyone calling during study time. After lessons are
completed, children can return the phone calls.
Study Area
• Provide an area for the child to study that is away from the center of activity in the
home.
• Provide study tools including pencils, sharpener, pen, paper, ruler, and dictionary.
• Cut down on TV time and turn off the radio while children are studying.
• Have good lighting. No less than a 100-watt bulb should be used for studying.
• Select a comfortable room temperature. A room on the cool side is usually better
than one that is too hot.
• Clear the table or desk to have enough space for writing; it should be free of
distractions.
• Consider posture. Sitting in a comfortable chair usually helps a student stay alert;
however, lying down may be so relaxing that it interferes with concentration.
• Create flashcards to be used for definitions, dates, names, facts, formulas, and
vocabulary.
Communication with Teachers
• Be aware of homework assignments and sign homework assignment sheets.
• Talk to teachers to make sure the work is being done.
• Meet regularly with children’s teachers.
• Don’t wait for teachers to call with problems. Watch out for slip-ups and intervene
strategically if they occur.
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Theme I: Experiencing Learning
Unit 3: Growth and Development
Modeling
• Read at the same time children are studying; create a sort of “study hour” for the
whole family.
• Show interest in reading, writing, and learning to demonstrate the value of
knowledge and education.
• Expr