BLOG N0. 126*
*HOW TO MAKE CHILDREN GOOD STUDENTS*
Today in schools and at homes the behaviour of children has become erratic due to many factors*. At our Hasti school The teachers try to correct this behaviour and teach the children the proper attitude that they must be followed in schools and homes.
We at our Hasti school try to convince Students that they will be more successful with their learning by: 1.*being responsible*, 2. *participating* , and 3 *having a positive attitude*.
1.*Responsibilities*:
*attending classes on time and regularly*.
being prepared for classes with all necessary supplies.
*Taking good care of school property*.
*completing all homework assignments*.
organizing their time well.
*respecting themselves and others*.
reading on a regular basis.
*doing their best*.
2. Participation:
*participating in classroom activities*.
contributing to discussions and group activities.
*asking questions when they don’t understand*.
participating in school activities and having fun.
*participating in community and recreation programs.
*helping others*.
*Being a good student doesn’t just mean achieving high scores on tests. It means having*:
a love of learning,
*a passion for knowledge*
*a hunger to develop and grow academically*.
So *in SHORT , the chief characteristics of good student* ARE:-
1. *A GOOD STUDENT HAS A GROWTH MINDSET*
A growth mindset is a deeply held belief that a person can learn anything given enough time and effort.
Carol Dweck is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. In her 2014 Ted talk, spoke about growth mindset in terms of, ‘The power of *yet* . When your child says, “I can’t do this”, then you need to add, . I can’t do this *yet*”.
*A GOOD STUDENT IS BRAVE*
Brave kids are going to be the ones who take risks and amass experiences. They can use those experiences powerfully in their learning and growing.
A GOOD STUDENT IS WELLORGANISED
A high school student can study as many as nine different subjects with nine different teachers and nine different sets of expectations. It is impossible to thrive under those circumstances unless a child is highly organised. Fortunately, organisation is something we can teach. We can also employ aids like diaries, planners and study schedules.
*A GOOD STUDENT IS CONSISTENT AND PERSISTENT*
Learning happens slowly and consistently. Take for example the process we went through when we learned to read. There were steps, from holding a book the right way up, to recognising letters to phonetics, years of practising and finally fluency. It is the willingness to practise that contributes to success as a student. Consistency is becoming less common in adolescents.
5. *A GOOD STUDENT IS ABLE TO DEAL WITH FAILURE*
Failure is one of the greatest tools in the learning process.
. Having the tenacity to stare down failure is an extraordinary skill. Teach kids to look at failure in an analytical way. What is the size and WEIGHT of the failure? What are its consequences? What can be learnt from the experience?
• 6. *A GOOD STUDENT SETS GOALS*
Goal setting focuses a student’s attention towards certain behaviours and information and away from distractions. Research tells us that incremental goals are far more effective than large goals.
• 7. *A GOOD STUDENT IS ABLE TO CONNECT LEARNING TO LIFE*
• *A successful student is able to see their studies in the context of the wider world*. If a child has read, observed and discussed the world, issues and ideas on a regular basis, they will be able to place their learning in context.
8. *A GOOD STUDENT KNOWS HOW TO LOOK AFTER THEIR MENTAL HEALTH*
• One of the greatest obstacles to a child’s academic success can be their mental health. Anxiety, in particular, is a growing concern in schools. It is very difficult to learn when in a state of stress. If a child hasn’t been taught the emotional regulation skills required to create calm and a sense of flow, it is very hard to achieve success.
• 9. *A GOOD STUDENT PARTNERS WITH TEACHERS*
• A child’s relationship with their teacher is fundamental to their success at school. Effective students recognise that their teachers are their allies.
• Effective learners contribute to the creation of this strong relationship. They recognise their teachers as valuable resources whom they need to work with, in partnership. These students are easy to recognise, they participate in class, they stay after class and ask extra questions, and they make appointments with their teachers to get help if they need it.
- 10. A GOOD STUDENT VALUES EDUCATION
Finally, if a child is to achieve success in education, they need to value education. In life, we very rarely persist or strive in an endeavour if we don’t think it is valuable. Studies show that children are more likely to embrace education and succeed in homes where education is valued, where there are books and where parents are engaged in learning
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