Honing the Students Skills

When it comes to physical skills -swimming, riding a bike, tying  shoelaces or a tie, driving etc- I think people  just need to  perform the action  in order to learn how to do something. (Learn by doing). Failing makes people realize  their  mistakes and this helps them avoid repeating them. Those skills cannot be forgotten. (Probably a kinesthetic learning experience here ). 

When it comes to language skills -learning how to write, how to read, learning a new language- student need to be exposed at first.  They  need to hear a clear explanation of the rule first. Then, they  need to see an example and finally  apply what they have learned.

Students need to practice  again and again in order to reach mastery.

Students need to keep  notes,  underline, circle or highlight phrases and key words.  They  can make lists , diagrams and notion "trees". They can  re-arrange the content in order to make things connected.

Studying skills are helpful in all subjects especially in English. We should give students tips on arranging ideas together. Graphic organizers, mind maps, and visuals are really helpful.