Doing homework has never been this much fun! If you are a parent or guardian, or a teacher or counselor that works with parents, this book will shed valuable light on the reasons why learning strategies that work for one student might not work for another. By developing an understanding of the many ways in which we learn, you and your child will take an important step toward creating an educational environment that can include everyone, regardless of the area in which his or her natural abilities may lie. Looking for answers? This book is a veritable goldmine of practical information, resources, and tools for the parents and caregivers of students of any age and is chock-full of illustrations, examples, and innovative techniques, including: Customizing learning activities according to multiple intelligences and the student's personal learning style and establishing the ideal environment in which to focus on homework tasks. Simple exercises for fortifying the connection between mind and body and increasing mental alertness. A plethora of memorization techniques, based on the particular type of stimulus to which the student most responds. Practical suggestions to aid students in methodically approaching their writing assignments and increasing their comprehension in reading assignments. Resources for organizing the seemingly unruly amount of paperwork and learning implements that confront every student.
About the Author: Susan Fitzell, M. Ed, is a dynamic, nationally recognized presenter and educational consultant specializing in special education topics, co-teaching, bullying prevention, adolescent anger management, and practical strategies to increase achievement of ALL students in ALL classrooms. Susan's motto is, "Good for all, critical for students who learn differently." With years of experience co-teaching in the general education classroom, Susan possesses a unique understanding of the challenges facing co-teachers and paraprofessionals, and has spent her teaching life developing tools for both child and teacher success. Motherhood has helped her identify with the needs of parents and help them find the best ways to help their children with homework and other critical issues. As a mother, teacher, and martial artist, Susan has over two decades of experience identifying and meeting the needs of youth, especially those with special needs, students with behavioral and anger management issues, and students who experience bullying. Susan's work focuses on building caring, inclusive school communities and helping students and teachers succeed in the inclusive classroom. Susan's greatest satisfaction comes from helping teachers make a positive impact by using practical, doable strategies that fuel positive, measurable results. Whether she's presenting a one day workshop or delivering long-term consulting, Susan's straight forward, common sense approach always yields positive results.