The Principles of Interactive Assistance
- A child learns best in a loving, risk-free environment where success is experienced often.
- A child learns best with frequent, positive one-on-one interaction with someone more knowledgeable.
- A child learns best when someone is able to build on the child’s strengths and expand the child’s knowledge base in a way that is joyful, productive, and meaningful for the child.
- A child learns best when able to make personal discoveries and follow natural interests.
- A child learns best when able to share what has been learned or discovered with others who appreciate it.
- A child learns best when life and learning experiences are integrated in a way that fosters independent mastery.
- A child learns best when in-home experiences are combined with out-of-home experiences that work together for the good of the child.
- A child learns best when creative thinking is nurtured under conditions of organization, consistency and predictability.
- A child learns best when physically and emotionally nourished.
- A child learns best when learning activities incorporate a variety of experiences to strengthen these 5 key areas:
Skills
Knowledge
Relationships
Disposition
Character
Knowledge
Relationships
Disposition
Character
