HOW TO BUILD LEARNING CONFIDENCE

Confidence is key when it comes to learning and overcoming challenges. Building confidence in children can help them become resilient and learn from mistakes. It is through learning from role models, celebrating wins and successes, experiencing mastery, and rebounding from failure that children develop learning confidence.

Celebrations and acknowledgements make hard work worthwhile.

Rewarding children with incentives and acknowledgement, such as certificates and awards, is a simple way to celebrate their efforts and accomplishments. Celebrating academic success and achievements builds confidence in students and encourages them to continue striving towards their learning goals.

We know that children look up to adults and our actions and behaviour is reflected in theirs. It is important to demonstrate positive attitudes, while supporting children in every way we can. Having a role model or mentor who understands challenges and is invested and passionate about their academic success helps children develop learning confidence.

Learning not to give up after setbacks is an important part of building confidence.

Confidence is not about succeeding at everything; it is about being resilient enough to keep trying and never giving up. If your child gets a question wrong in their maths homework, allow them to feel the emotions of disappointment and remind them of their strengths. Encourage them to try again. Help your child see that it is normal to make mistakes and reassure them that it is a part of life.

At NumberWorks’nWords our Maths and English tutoring programmes focus on helping students achieve their learning goals, while building confidence and celebrating success.

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