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Learning
We humans are not the product of instinct and intuition. We can only do what we have LEARNED to do. The toddler doesn't instinctively know to keep away from the electric outlet or the heating element on the stove. Fortunately, most will heed the wisdom imparted to them by their parents or care givers and not have to experience the shock or the burn. But, even those who are ignorant or unheeding of the wisdom of their elders will learn quickly and not repeat the process.
Structure
We know that learning is structured. We must learn our numbers before we can learn addition and learn to add before we can learn to multiply. If you took geometry in high school, you had to first understand some algebra. It is the same with our learners if they have missed an important initial building block, they are not going to fully understand the concepts which must later build upon it.
Repetition
Repetition is one key to learning. When we are teaching a child the sounds of letters, we repeat those sounds many times over. When we start to teach the child his numbers, we count apples, ducks or whatever until finally he understands the idea that ten of something is different than one of that thing. One learner may require a lot more repetition to grasp a concept than does another. Even that learner will find, as time goes by, that he requires fewer repetitions for materials which build on the solid foundation he has obtained.
Focus
Focus, or concentration, is the indispensable element of learning. Concentration is not intuitive -- it is a skill. As a skill, it is something that can be taught and learned. Concentration simply means undivided attention. With TURBO-TUTOR, your learner will learn to concentrate and upon that foundation we will build and strengthen his educational abilities.
Emotional Needs
Emotional needs are also very important. For many learners who have experienced frustration and failure, we know that their self-esteem is eroded. Add the peer pressures at school and it is not surprising when many of these learners develop anti-social behavior patterns. They look at a new assignment and say to themselves "I probably can't do that, so I won't bother to try." As they work with TURBO-TUTOR®, you will find that this attitude changes to "I am smart. I can do anything and I will try." We developed TURBO-TUTOR to reinforce the positive, enjoyable aspects of your learner's experiences at every stage. Kids with learning differences are NOT dumb. In fact, most are average and above average in IQ. They just learn things differently.
