Academic Learning Strategies and Character Development

Academic Learning Strategies Enhance students’ ability to learn, retain and recall information with strategies that inspire learners to take ownership for their education. These student skills are applicable in a wide range of subjects including math, science, reading and writing. Test-taking and Study Strategies Students learn brain-based strategies for studying, note taking, mind mapping and overcoming test anxiety. Whether it is the SAT, standardized state tests or even a chapter test, students are able to approach each test question with confidence. Memory Techniques Students experience memory techniques that can be incorporated in all content areas. By using all three learning modalities, they learn and recall with greater ease, making learning an engaging and positive experience. These strategies eliminate the need to re-teach content because students master the content the first time it’s taught. Learning Styles Students discover their individual learning styles and intelligence preferences and how to utilize this knowledge in all academic settings. Watch how focus and performance increases when students are empowered to be self-directed learners. Behavior challenges decrease when students know how they learn best and can employ these tools. Reading Strategies  Students increase reading comprehension and speed with the Quantum Reading process. They learn how to prime their minds for reading and glean the important information while staying completely focused on the text. Writing Tools Students explore ways to overcome the obstacle of staring at a blank page. They learn writing tools applicable for all styles of writing – from narratives to research papers. Character Development Empower students to be valued peers and family members, and successful citizens in the global community. Content covering leadership, communication, goal setting, and conflict resolution is designed to increase self-esteem, self-confidence and motivation. Leadership Students learn the value of taking ownership for their choices and how it leads to greater personal freedom. They gain higher confidence and courage to lead by learning how to navigate peer pressure. They also learn strategies for taking healthy risks and empowering peers to do the same. Goal Setting Students learn how to set both academic and personal goals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. They learn a framework to outline, take action, and stay committed to their goals as they plan for their future, as well as gaining insight into the value of support and how to ask for it. Conflict Resolution Students gain understanding about using language and judgments, and how they impact the ability to manage conflicts between people. They learn both proactive and responsive communication tools and deepen their understanding of the value of respect. Communication Skills Students learn tools to listen attentively and clearly vocalize thoughts, feelings and desires. These skills teach them how to offer compliments, resolve disagreements, and create clear communication in school, social, and familial environments. Initiative and Self-Direction Students build character through activities about integrity, responsibility, learning from failures, and living in the present. They are empowered to self-manage their lives with positive behavior and thought, benefiting academic and personal endeavors.