The learning habit : a groundbreaking approach to homework and parenting that helps our children succeed in school and life
Donaldson-Pressman, Stephanie2014
Book
"Homework gets a bad rap these days. Overscheduled kids (and parents) complain that it's pointless busy work without academic value. The truth is, homework offers our kids the opportunity to learn much more than what will be "on the test"--including essential life skills and learning habits that will help them succeed in the highly competitive job market of tomorrow. These skills include concentration and focus, time management, decision-making, goal-setting, and self-discipline. This practical and parent-friendly book presents a blueprint for navigating the maze of homework, media use, and the stress of everyday routine, getting beyond the daily struggle to harness the true value of homework. Presenting eight critical skills kids need to master, as well as a 21-day challenge for parents and kids, this book combines rigorous research with time-tested hands-on techniques to help kids thrive, academically and beyond"--
Main title:
The learning habit : a groundbreaking approach to homework and parenting that helps our children succeed in school and life / Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, Rebecca Jackson, Dr. Robert M. Pressman.
Author:
Donaldson-Pressman, Stephanie, authorJackson, Rebecca (Rebecca P.), authorPressman, Robert M., author
Edition:
First edition.
Imprint:
New York, New York Perigee Trade, 2014.©2014
Collation:
xiii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [281]- 289) and index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: pt. I Lifelong Learning Starts at Home -- ch. One Connecting the Disconnect: The Learning Habit Studies -- ch. Two How Learning Habits Start: Empowerment Parenting -- pt. II The Eight Essential Skill Sets -- ch. Three Media Matters: Managing Our Kids' Media Use -- ch. Four The Homework Habit: Supporting Academic Homework and Reading -- ch. Five Time Flies: Mastering Time Management -- ch. Six Wanting Isn't Enough: Setting Educational Goals -- ch. Seven Message Sent = Message Received: Communicating Effectively -- ch. Eight Options Versus Consequences: Making Responsible Decisions -- ch. Nine Ignoring the Marshmallow: Concentrating on Focus -- ch. Ten True Grit: Developing Self-Reliance -- pt. III Learning Through Play -- ch. Eleven Starting Now: The 21 Family Challenges.
ISBN:
9780399167119 (paperback)0399167110 (paperback)
Dewey class:
371.30281
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
281007