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Philosophy & Methodology

OUR PHILOSOPHY & METHODOLOGY

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Educators and researchers have debated for centuries, citing facts and figures, studies and trends, about the most effective method to teach our
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children. Proponents of rote learning (memorization) and of holistic learning (critical thinking) both make excellent points but never seem to reach a conclusion, so it is no wonder parents are confused when deciding what is best for their children. At Language Transit, we believe that there is a place for both kinds of learning but there needs to be an understanding of how each of these plays a role in our children’s learning.

Language Transit believes that true learning and intelligence comes when children are able to think critically, understand concepts, and figure out new problems on their own. While there are some very positive aspects of memorization, we feel that this type of learning should only be used as a tool and is not a good foundation for a teaching methodology.  Rote learning can be a good way for a child to learn their times tables or memorize certain facts for a test and can often bring about quick results. Memorization, or commonly called cramming or the “drill and fill” method of learning, is a good way to expose young, beginning learners to vast amounts of basic information necessary as building blocks for education. This is how we learn the alphabet. It is also great for test takers and is one of many academic tools we may implement in our test preparation programs. There is the old adage, “practice makes perfect,” and this is often the thought behind rote learning. However, once a child is beyond kindergarten or early grade school, what does it mean to truly educate a child?

At some point, we all question what is more important for our children, grades or true learning. We definitely want your child to excel academically but what makes a great leader, thinker, world changer, innovator, or even just a well adjusted individual? What worked or is working for you may not be what works for our children. The world is changing rapidly and no one knows what the future will look like. The important question we may want to ask ourselves as parents is what life skills, in addition to academics can we give our children to help them navigate an uncertain, yet exciting future.

 

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