names & numbers in mind.
Set the tone with music
Listening to what you are learning in the tune of your favorite song can help too. Some people
substitute the lyrics in the song with the words they learn. So, whenever they need to remember
it, they just replay the tune in their mind and the words automatically come. Playing music that
doesn’t make the learner anxious and eases them is always a good idea, and especially music they
like and listen often.
Being positive & responsive
When working with anybody, whether it’s a child or yourself, always remember to be affirma-
tive and give positive reinforcement. That way the learner sees that they are making the teacher
happy and are getting good feedback. One should not be ashamed of making mistakes, as it is a
part and process of learning. Showing them the path to understanding and being patient while
you teach them is very important, so that they don’t feel embarrassed and don’t shy away from
learning. Everyone works at their own pace, and has different ways to remember and understand
things. If something seems difficult, steering away from it, and taking time to do something fun
for a while will distract them and refresh their mind when they have to come back to the problem.
Change your environment
Changing ones surroundings can make the student regain enthusiasm about learning. Whether
it’s outside in the garden, in a park, or a library - you should choose where you are comfortable
and aren’t too distracted. Making small changes such as moving your desk to your window just
so that you can look outside makes a huge difference. You shouldn’t feel suffocated or forced to
study in an uncomfortable environment. Once you feel like you’re in a good setting, you also find
yourself not making excuses and feel more positive.
These are just some steps in making learning interesting and can be used by children and adults.
Being interested plays a huge role as it makes you remember things better. Once you have any of
these settings in action, you also find yourself not making excuses to study. People have different
ways of learning, and just because you may have one way does not mean that will work for them.
You should see what gets them interested and work around that
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