A Reminder About Remote Learning

Remote Learning and Wellbeing at SJV

We are a few days into remote learning again and we hope all is going well for you and your children. This is just a reminder about setting your child up for success during this difficult time.

We understand that 'Remote Learning' could be stressful for some families. We ask that your child do their best in the family circumstances. If things don't go as planned, communication with the teacher is key.

How you can support your child

Have a routine and set expectations.
Make sure your child has a space to work in.
Provide a level of supervision suitable to your child’s stage of development and individual needs.
Monitor communications from teachers.
Check-in with your child often to help them manage their work.
Monitor how much time your child is spending online.

Setting up a learning environment

Every home is different but it’s important to provide a quiet and comfortable space in which to learn.

Where possible, learning should take place in a space your family shares. For example, a lounge room or dining room. These spaces are preferable over a bedroom, where your child may feel isolated and supervision can be more challenging.

It should be a place:

that can be quiet at times
that has a strong internet signal, if possible
where you or another adult is present as you would normally when your child is online, dependent on age

Establishing routines and expectations

Start and end each day with a check-in to help your child:

clarify and understand the instructions they get from their teachers
help them to organise themselves and set priorities for their learning at home

A healthy daily routine is great for mental and physical health, as well as concentration and learning.

Encourage regular exercise breaks. This might mean going for a walk, using exercise video or apps, dancing, floor exercises, or using home exercise equipment.

Encourage healthy eating habits and make sure they drink enough water.

Communicating with your child

We encourage you to start and finish each day with a simple check-in. These check-ins can be a regular part of each day.

These questions allow your child to process the instructions they get from their teachers and help them organise themselves and set priorities.

You could also check in with your child throughout the day. This depends on your child’s needs.

Morning check-ins

What are you learning today?
What are your learning targets or goals?
How will you be spending your time?
What resources do you need?
What support do you need?

Afternoon check-ins

What did you learn today?
What was challenging? You could come up with a way to deal with the same problem if it comes up again.
Consider three things that went well today. Why were they good?
Are you ok? Do you need to ask your teacher for something? Do you need help with something to make tomorrow more successful?

(information from coronavirus.vic.gov.au)

Please make sure that you contact your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

Rudolf Lameijn, Student Wellbeing Leader

(rlameijn@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au)