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We are so glad we signed up for this! We got a couple of telephone numbers to phone from the Grade 3 teachers last year, and the lady who phoned me back is from a Tina Cowley Reading Centre. The course was from a Friday afternoon, followed up by the Saturday afternoon. It was more than a good six hours of learning how to learn.
We have a choice in life! #quote |
She showed them different scenarios of people who made a choice to do their best, although they have many challenges. If there is one thing, except kindness, that I want for my children, is that they can choose their best life.
Check out the story of the man without limbs, Nick Vujicic. He is very inspiring!
The study course taught us different learning methods, such as association methods, and mind mapping. Although I have heard and used some of these techniques, it was really helpful to practise it with Miss. We feel much more relaxed about learning for the upcoming tests. We have some solid ways of getting through the study material each week.
We also figured out that Miss is a left brain thinker, and it helps a lot to know with how we study and manage her study space. Miss also loved the mind mapping, and as predicted she LOVES using her highlighters while learning. ;-)
This was a really good investment of our time and money. It is an investment in lifelong learning, and I picked up some good learning techniques for myself as well.
I would recommend this to all Grade 4 learners and their parents!
I'd really like to know more about this course for when we get there - do you have a link?
ReplyDeleteI know someone that worked at Tina Cowley before but I thought it was more learning to read so this sounds really interesting. I used mind maps a lot but I think each kid has to figure out the best ways.
Hi Heather I am not sure if all the Tina Cowley's do the same course. I will send through this Centre's details.
DeleteI copied this from the Tina Cowley web page:
Franchisee: Ilene Oberholzer
Tel no: 082 417 7267
Email: ioberholzer@mweb.co.za
Address: Madge Street 2, Northcliff
Area: JOHANNESBURG
Hi, such a great post. My daughter is in Grade 4 and you are so right, it is a culture shock for us parents. I will be sure to look into this course for us.
ReplyDeleteI think any course helping them to learn how to learn will help tremendously! Good luck!
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