How to Raise Lifelong Learners

Overview

Course No. 80200

Discover how easy it can be to instill a lifelong love of learning in children of any age. How can parents create a culture of curiosity for their children? How can they ensure that their budding learners have the tools to ask important questions, solve complex problems, and think for themselves? “How to Raise Lifelong Learners” provides answers to these questions and more.

In just nine comprehensive lessons, learn how to become a more inspiring teacher for your kids. Start with an overview of educational philosophies and schooling methods, then acquire the knowledge and tools needed to raise intellectually curious and engaged lifelong learners, whether you choose to teach at home or send them to school.

Explore the key instructional role of parents, learn to teach reading, writing, and math creatively, and expand your definition of learning to include non-academic skills, character development, and emotional intelligence. Discover how to communicate with teens, motivate struggling students, and use designed chores to teach collaboration. Understand how smart room design can enhance learning and combat bullying effectively.

Your instructor, Donna Baer, is a former elite boarding schoolteacher and mother of ten, providing practical insights based on her extensive experiences. Engage with late bloomers and stimulate underachievers while accommodating diverse learning styles.

Course Structure

1. Exploring Education Options at Any Age (22 min)

• Investigate various educational philosophies and determine the best fit for your family.

1. Prereading Sets the Tone for Learning (17 min)

• Create a safe environment for young children by understanding important routines and play.

1. Reading Lets Children Teach Themselves (19 min)

• Explore seven distinct learning styles and effective methods to teach reading.

1. Open More Doors with Writing and Math (18 min)

• Gain practical insight into teaching writing and math while nurturing your child’s curiosity.

1. Fostering a Culture of Curiosity (18 min)

• Identify curiosity killers and techniques to cultivate a stimulating learning culture at home.

1. Learning That Builds Character (18 min)

• Facilitate non-academic learning through engaging activities and recommended tools.

1. What Helps Struggling Learners (17 min)

• Examine learning barriers and discover strategies to motivate late bloomers and deal with challenges.

1. When Teens Love to Learn (18 min)

• Learn how to encourage growth and independence while maintaining authority with teens.

1. Growing a Family That Learns Together (18 min)

• Understand the benefits of collaborative learning and how to share interests with your children.