by Dr. Manoj Chandra Handa | Oct 7, 2014 | Gifted Students
Positive parent-child relationships form an important background for academic motivation. Letting the children know that their parents think school is important and providing recognition for their effort and successes can motivate learning. Brown (2009), Martin (2003), Rimm (2007), and Siegle (2013) offer the following advice for instilling academic motivation among children: Encourage positive family relationships and responsibility Provide reasonable structure to help children become independent and responsible. Teach the child to be responsible at home by assigning chores and maintaining expectations for proper behaviour. Self-discipline at home can transfer to school-related learning. Take time to engage in fun-filled activities with the child individually and as a family. Have regular conversations with your child and provide time to listen to his or her interests and concerns. Praise the child for both trying hard and for being successful (Brown, 2009). Model the importance of learning Plan family activities that encourage learning, such as visits to the library, museums and parks. Let the child know that learning is important and is one of the key purposes of school. Let the child see that the parents read books, newspapers, and magazines. Talk about what they read. Talk with the child about school and show an interest in what goes on at school (Brown, 2009). Teach habits that encourage learning Have a set routine for schoolwork. The child should know when he or she is expected to work on schoolwork each day. Set up a place to study when the child has the needed supplies and as much quiet as necessary. Help the child learn to manage time. Make sure the child finishes schoolwork at...
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