Educational Observations in the Age of COVID-19

06/23/20 • 16 min

The Classical Academies Partnering With Parents

Dr. Lisa Hasler Waters has worked in Technology Education for the past 20 years. She explains how traditional school districts are discovering that students thrive in distance learning programs. Students are getting more sleep, are less stressed, and less busy. Lisa shares what it takes to be a successful distance learning teacher and suggests that more training and support is needed for students, parents, and teachers alike.

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The Power of Questions

Asking the right questions, such as "tell me more," and "walk me through that," and "how do you see this playing out" can lead to more meaningful conversations and better understanding. Coastal Academy Educational Specialist, Koreena Enns, explains how powerful asking the right question can be. She offers tips for phrasing stronger questions, controlling tone, paying attention, and becoming a better listener.

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Homeschooling a Special Needs Child

Jennifer Allard's son has ADHD and is on the Autism spectrum. Even with an Independent Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plan, he still struggled with concentration in school and became increasingly withdrawn. Jennifer began researching Autism and gave homeschooling a try, working with teachers to customize his curriculum to best fit his needs. She found his intelligence and progress transformational and shares her journey and encouragement with other parents.
Resources
Out of Our Minds, Ken Robinson
Growth Mindset, Carol Dweck
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Zaretta L. Hammond