Family Learning

Linda's Links for the Effective Learning Course

Cheryl Sigmon's Website: Loads of great stuff - specially graphic organisers
Information processing model: information processing, active learning, review, note taking, rehearsal, mnemonics rhythm and rhyming
Free Level 1 literacy worksheets all linked to UK adult core curriculum: wow - a feast of resources
Learning, thinking and doing - OpenLearn - The Open University: How do we learn? Short course. High level but has useful structure.
Understanding ?how? is the key to learning more effectively. This unit looks at the three main categories of theories: the acquisitive, constructivist and experiential models of learning. There is no right way to learn but developing an active approach will ensure that you are open to new ideas.
No Significant Difference Phenomenon Website: debunking learning styles
What's Your Learning Style? | Edutopia: more detailed learning styles quiz
LEARNING STYLES:Find out in 2 minutes: DO NOT USE THIS - asks for a fee to obtain results
Sing Up : Home > Families: Lots of lovely singing resources for use at home or school for children of all ages -
Help Your Child To Succeed: invaluable guide, by two leading educationalists, has been written to support parents in helping their children through the pre-school and primary years ? to show that parents can make an enormous difference to their child¹s chances of success in life.