Knowing vs. Doing

my son KNOWS how to plan ahead – clearly. But he doesn’t APPLY what he knows to school work. What will it take for him to make that connection? It will take Coaching and leadership; and in his case, it is a joint venture between his teachers, his Mom and me. He hasn’t translated “knowing” to “doing” and won’t unless he gets guidance, support and accountability.

• Making school as understandable as airsoft (the goals, objectives, and process of airsoft is much simpler to get than Geometry)
• Providing incentives (financial, recognition) for achievements and benchmarks
• Providing accountability and encouragement (he gets both from his friends in airsoft).

• Specific, relevant, real-time guidance (generalities are lost to fear, uncertainty and doubt)
• Support in the form of problem-solving, partnering to create strategy, follow through on what is being learned (just “go do it” doesn’t work, there has to be partnership)
• Accountability (we ALWAYS do more when know someone is watching our actions closely)
• Inspiration (goal setting, incentives, recognition, encouragement)

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