{"id":12059,"date":"2022-09-05T16:42:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T16:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12059"},"modified":"2022-09-05T16:42:34","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T16:42:34","slug":"5-ways-to-help-your-teen-become-an-independent-learner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/parents\/5-ways-to-help-your-teen-become-an-independent-learner\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to help your teen become an independent learner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moving up a level at school is a big change for your teen. They\u2019ve got new teachers and classes. And more is expected from them when they step up too, especially at A-Levels. It isn\u2019t always easy for them to work out how best to study. Even as a parent, it\u2019s hard to know how to get them there! But there\u2019s lots you can do now to help them become more independent in their learning so that they start off the academic year on the right foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 5 ways you can support them now: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Let them know that it\u2019s OK to make mistakes.<\/a><\/li>
  2. Share resources that help them get organised.<\/a><\/li>
  3. Remind them of their strengths.<\/a><\/li>
  4. Have chats about their future goals.<\/a><\/li>
  5. Find them support (if they need it).<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Let them know that it\u2019s OK to make mistakes.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Teens are very often worried about making mistakes and \u2018looking stupid\u2019. They think they\u2019ve got to get things right the first time around. It doesn\u2019t help that in school, when a student gets an answer right straight off the bat, they\u2019re praised for it. At home, there\u2019s lots you can do to help change the way they see mistakes. When they see setbacks as a normal part of learning, they\u2019ll take more chances and have a go on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To start, you can share stories of your own mistakes so that they know it\u2019s OK if they get things wrong. Tell them about the time you forgot about a deadline, or made a presentation that put your colleagues to sleep. Let them know the lessons you took from those times. Open chats like this about setbacks helps take the pressure off them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Share resources that help them get organised.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There\u2019s no need to reinvent the wheel when there are loads of helpful resources out there. First thing\u2019s first\u2013 they can start by setting goals<\/a> for the term. And if they\u2019re not sure how to make a plan<\/a> and stick to it, there are lots of study hacks over on our MyTutor Instagram<\/a> account to help them work it out. From note-taking techniques to balancing study time with Pomodoro\u2013 they can learn about it all in our MyTutor\u2019s revision handbook <\/a>too. And if they\u2019re always on TikTok\u2013 not to worry! They could be learning from our tutors who are there to guide them with study tips<\/a> and even live Q&A sessions where they can ask their study questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Apps can also be a huge help when it comes to staying on top of their schoolwork. My Study Life<\/a> can help them get organised. And Forest<\/a> is a winner for working out the right balance between study and breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Remind them of their strengths.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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