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Instructors’ Quote
Repetition is given so that learning sometimes difficult content eventually becomes easy for children. We all have to practice drill and repetition in order to master something. Repetition also helps children connect the dots in their learning, showing them how one topic is related to another. Furthermore, their brains’ neural pathways become stronger. If done well, and with the right support from the Instructor, repetition can put smiles on children’s faces as they realise they’ve gained mastery by effortlessly completing their worksheets.
Instructor Yasmin Kamal Kumon Australia
As a Kumon Instructor, I have seen many kids transformed from being scared of mathematics and English to enjoying the Kumon worksheets and doing well in school. I have realised the importance of ‘just-right’ level and what a big difference it can make in children’s confidence levels. Being a part of such journey where children progress from shy and scared to a confident and independent individual and knowing that I played a part in their journey is the most rewarding aspect of my job.
Instructor Navatha Meka Kumon India
Personally, I hate the word ‘repetition’ - it contributes to the public’s misunderstanding of the Kumon Method. Far too often, I have heard school teachers warn parents against Kumon as they think we promote rote learning and turn children off maths. The beauty of the Kumon Method is our ability to tailor the programme for each child. We seek to understand the child’s educational background, the intention of the parents and work together to achieve the goals that we have set. Where a child is confident, we are ready to challenge him or her further. Where a child is unsure, we are also able to slow down the programme and ensure the child gains confidence through more practice and the right encouragement before progressing to the next new topic. When parents complain about repetition, we may not have understood their intention for their child or explained our plans in a way that makes sense to them. I always say, why would I want to bore a child to death doing the same thing over and over? Children benefit most when parents and Instructors work together to agree goals, and that is why tripartite communication (child-parent-Instructor) is the key to smooth Kumon progress.
Ms Caley Lim Kumon Brunei
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