While some students have adapted to online school, it has been a nightmare for others and their families. Students who used to receive honors and place at the top of their class may now struggle with focus during sessions and homework completion afterward. So what happened?
The students and their skills did not change
The students and their skills did not change; the skill sets demanded of them did. Like steps/moves in a dance, everything we do is a series of tasks or steps.
Making coffee in the morning is not just a single thing, but depends upon doing a series of things, such as
- Locating ground coffee beans (or possibly using a machine to grind them)
- Adding these and water to a machine
- Being familiar enough with the machine being used to know how to fill it and turn it on
- Locating a clean cup suitable for hot liquids, and possibly many more steps.
If these steps are blocked for any reason, coffee will not result. Sitting in a classroom taking notes and possibly answering questions live is very different from being at home sitting in front of a screen.
Many adult workers are experienceing similar challenges
Many adult workers are experiencing similar challenge translating their work to the screen. Students, at whatever age, who are struggling need concrete help and support rather than judgement and frustration from their teachers and parents. I can help.
Maria Montessori advocated watching children in order to see how to teach them. That skill, developed over my many years as a teacher and educator, can help me help you and your student.
Good information. I previousally to spend alot of my time sailing and watching sports. It was probably the most memorable time of my past and your info kind of brought back me of that time. Thanks