New School Year Preparation
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about an unexpected challenge for students – a substantial learning gap. As educators, we have strived to ensure that children receive a valuable blended learning experience, but often encountered difficulties. It is crucial to understand that this struggle does not stem from a lack of concern for our students. Rather, it arises from the mismatch between each child’s learning requirements and the constraints of an online learning environment. As we approach the new school year, we must address this issue head-on and find innovative solutions to bridge the gap.
Therefore, parents are left to shoulder more of the burden of responsibility for their children’s education. Homes have become offices and classrooms. You’ve probably been trying your best to teach your child concepts that you’ve never even heard of before. These last two years have been and will continue to be, a challenging time of adjustment for both you and your child.
But, let’s put that behind us for just a minute. Schools are reopening albeit under a new set of circumstances. How can you prepare for this new school year?
Note the topics that should have been covered
Ask your child’s teacher for the curriculum of each subject. If applicable, ask the teacher to highlight what should have been covered while students were out of the classroom. Go through your child’s notes and assignments to determine whether he or she has demonstrated mastery of these concepts. Make a note of those areas in which your child is weak or has not been covered at all.
Hire an online tutor
Schedule some in-person or online one-on-one tutoring sessions to cover areas of weakness and/or topics that have not yet been covered.
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Communicate with school administrators
Your child’s school should send out some type of communication that indicates how they plan to approach the new school year. If they haven’t, call the school’s administrators to get answers. It’s important to ensure that your child won’t be at a disadvantage when school reopens.
The dawning of a new era
Things may never be exactly the same again. However, two things are certain – your child can’t be at a disadvantage at the beginning of the new school year and a tutor can help fill the learning gap. We’re in this together. Let us help you find the right tutor for your child’s learning needs.