Being a Successful Learner

Tips for Achieving Your Educational Goals

There are many things you can do to be a successful learner or to help your children be successful learners. Learning takes place both at school and at home. One of the most important things you can do to insure success is to make sure you have a good learning environment at home.

Compare these two pictures.

Is this a good place to learn? How is this place better?

Keep your class work and papers organized. Have all the materials you need at hand. You should work at a comfortable desk or table with good lighting

Always study in a quiet place where you can concentrate.

Avoid distractions. Turn off the TV and music.

How you feel is also important for success. You cannot learn when you are tired, hungry, or sleepy.

Get at least seven hours of sleep at night.

Eat a healthy breakfast before going to class.

Your study habits are also important. Learning requires time and effort. Just sitting in the classroom is not enough.

Pay attention in class and ask questions when you don’t understand something. The teacher cannot help you if you don’t ask.

You should review your school work everyday. Make a homework schedule and follow it.

Follow these tips for yourself and with your children, and you will improve your chances of reaching your educational goals.