Beyond the "What": Focusing on the "How" for Student Success
Many students struggle with tasks that seem like routine for others, such as organizing worksheets, using scissors, or reading simple texts. Grundschule teacher Sabine Czerny observed this and highlights the importance of focusing on how students learn, rather than just what they learn, especially for students who may lack support at home. This approach can significantly reduce disadvantages and promote targeted support.
Building a Foundation for Success
Czerny identifies two main reasons why it's difficult for socially disadvantaged children to keep up in school. One is the early selection based on comparative performance measurements. The other is the work in school. Benifited children miss the building blocks of structure and motivation.
How a child is set up, how they can organize themselves, how they take in new things, what attitude they have towards learning and working – this forms the essential basis on which school can build.
Creating an "Internal Wardrobe"
Czerny uses the analogy of a messy pile of clothes on the floor. Many children lack an "internal wardrobe" – a system for organizing knowledge and skills. They struggle to access information, lack techniques, and struggle with processes.
While schools can't fix everything, teachers can help install this "internal wardrobe." This includes empowering children to sort through their knowledge and skills. This is no easy task, but by focusing on these fundamental orientations, real change can be achieved.
How Can Teachers Support Students?
Czerny suggests planning lessons in 30-minute blocks, accumulating "free" time throughout the day. Enable children to practice, complete things well, and do them correctly, even if it takes more time. Important are ideas for the transitions from one activity to another.
This creates opportunities for individual attention and feedback, addressing each child's specific learning needs. Make structural and organizational things slowly and consciously. The focus shifts from quick completion to thorough understanding and engagement with the content.
When the Working Method is Right, They All Learn
Czerny focuses less on the subject matter and more on how students work. Even seemingly simple tasks, like filing a sheet of paper, can be a valuable learning experience. By patiently teaching and practicing these skills, children gain confidence and take responsibility for their learning.
Mistakes are addressed individually, focusing on a few key rules at a time. This approach not only improves accuracy but also fosters pride in their work.
Why This Matters? The BlitzFast Perspective
The insights shared by Sabine Czerny are incredibly relevant in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape. At BlitzFast, we understand the importance of individualised learning and creating a supportive environment where children can thrive. We are building an innovative, AI-powered online school that aims to address these very challenges.
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BlitzFast is more than just a school; it's a platform that empowers families and prepares children to be successful founders, innovators, and problem-solvers in a changing world.
Inspired by the challenges faced by his own children, including issues like bullying and violence, Engin, a father of four, created BlitzFast to provide a high-quality education that's accessible to all, regardless of location.
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Key Takeaways
- Focusing on how students learn is as important as what they learn.
- Creating a structured and supportive learning environment is crucial for all students, especially those who may lack support at home.
- Individualized attention and feedback can make a significant difference in a child's academic success.
- BlitzFast is committed to providing a future-focused, personalized, and secure learning environment for children around the world.
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