Each of us came into this world actively learning. Absorbing information through all our senses, familiarizing sounds and touches, and learning to expect outcomes. Babies are inquisitive, toddlers are too, yet somehow during our human development, our interest and curiosity seems to dim. When was the last time you saw an adult stop and stare at a ladybug climbing up the stem of a dandelion?
Scholastic.com published an article saying, "When a sample of adults were asked if they loved learning in school, most answered that the worry of getting the answer right and doing what the teacher expected (and later passing a test) took the joy out of learning."
Fear of failure doesn't have to steal the joy of learning for your child. When a student learns in an environment that doesn't shame mistakes, but encourages effort, that student's love of learning stays protected.
"Learning is not just teaching children to the standards. It is a process, a series of experiences that lead to the great 'aha!' moments of life." Ellen Booth Church
Renowned early childhood educator Lilian Katz spoke about the need to change the teaching emphasis from an 'industrial model' of outcomes based on the standards to 'standards of experiences' that all children should have. She went on to say that “these standards of experiences need to focus on engaging children in investigating worthwhile topics that provide experiences that are intellectually challenging, that give children a sense of belonging and relationship, and that ultimately encourage children to have confidence in their own intellect. If we 'rephrase the goals of education,' we can help children learn how to lead a satisfying life." Read more here.
Mathnasium of Red Deer loves teaching math to students in and around Red Deer, and we've been doing it for over a year. Our approach to teaching isn't dictated by a deadline or a testing standard, we teach for understanding - and it garners fantastic results! Our students who also attend nearby schools like Don Campbell, GW Smith, Mattie McCullough, St Elizabeth Seton, Westpark, St. Martin de Porres, Gateway Christian, Koinonia, Ecole Mountview, Maryview, Fairview, Ecole Oriole Park, Father Henri Voisin, Barrie Wilson, GH Dawe, Aspen Heights, Normandeau, St Teresa of Avila, Vista Grande, Glendale St Francis of Asisi, Notre Dame, Hunting Hills, St Thomas Acquinas, Central, GH Dawe, Normandeau, Gateway, Lindsay Thurber, St Joseph, Eastview, etc. are seeing real, tangible results in their math understanding. We also have students from areas surrounding Red Deer such as Sylvan Lake, Eckville, Blackfalds, Lacombe, Ponoka, Stettler, etc.
Our Director, Riwan Prasatya, is excited to meet with you to discuss your child's math needs. Call us at 403 872.MATH (6284) or visit us in person at 30B, 5250 - 22nd St., Red Deer, AB T4R 2T4, Canada, in the same shopping area with Chapters Indigo next to Booster Juice.
We're excited to see your child fall in love with math at Mathnasium! Sign up today for a Free Pre-Assessment.
