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In previous seasons, we have talked EXTENSIVELY about motivation and because it is such a critical part of a child’s academic success and overcoming learning challenges, I’ll always keep bringing it up again and again!
This week we’re diving into a quick and easy way to motivate a child. It won’t work for every child every time. And it won’t work if your mindset going into it isn’t clear and motivating.
And yet, overall, it’s such a simple action to take to increase learning!
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Do Educators Lie?
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I recently was confronted (on this podcast episode!) with a myth that I had spread widely believing to be true: that learners retain 90% of what they teach. I had never believed that the pyramid this fact was based off of was exact or precise but rather a generalization of lots of research. It also was supported by the real-life experiences I had.
And yet– I had trusted the sources that first told me about this pyramid. That led me to spread it to others and so on, and if any of us had looked into deeply, we would have seen it’s just a common myth that has spread WIDELY!
So, do educators lie?
Sometimes. And sometimes educators fall for misinformation just like everyone else. So what do we do about it?
Check the facts! And set the record straight when you can!
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Self-Directed Learning
Gretchen Wegner, a former classroom teacher, is the founder of The Anti-Boring Learning Lab. This is a wonderful resource for all educators to check out, including home educators!
In this second conversation, Gretchen will share her knowledge of Self-Directed Learning, which we discuss calling “Collaborative Learning”! You’ll learn what it is, how to implement it in any learning situation, and why it’s worth taking the time to implement well!
Video version available at DecodingLearningDifferences.com
Be sure to check out Gretchen's FREE resources! These are shared during the conversation and I found them to be so helpful with my own kids and students!
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Neuromyths with Gretchen Wegner
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Gretchen Wegner, a former classroom teacher, is the founder of The Anti-Boring Learning Lab. This is a wonderful resource for all educators to check out, including home educators!
In this conversation, Gretchen will share her knowledge of neuromyths, why they are not accurate, and why we need to bust them!
Check out Gretchen's blog article about Neuromyths here! This article is what led me to invite Gretchen on the podcast!
Also be sure to check out Gretchen's FREE resources!
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Neurons that Fire Together, Wire Together
I do hope that I am not the only neuro-nerd out there, but even if you’re not particularly fascinated by neuroscience, stick with me!
In this week’s episode, I take an old-ish quote and apply it to how your kids learn, leaving you with action you can take to make learning more successful for your kids!
This is extremely helpful in working with kids with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and so many other specific learning disabilities! It also benefits those with ADHD or any learning struggles!
About Decoding Learning Differences with Kimberlynn Lavelle
I teach parents how to educate their own children (especially those with struggling learners) so that they can successfully and peacefully homeschool or provide supplemental education at home. This podcast will discuss:
- various learning disabilities and challenges, including: ADHD, dyslexia, autism, processing disorders, and so much more!
- how all people learn
- different learning styles
- strategies for supporting specific learning challenges
- how to apply these learning strategies at home
- stories from homeschooling parents
-interviews from other experts
Listen to Decoding Learning Differences with Kimberlynn Lavelle, The Mel Robbins Podcast and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
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