Sylvan Online - The Need for Confidence

Warning Sign: Lacks Self-Confidence

If your child lacks self-confidence, she may have Skill Gaps— weaknesses in some foundation skills— as well. Sylvan Online builds self-confidence two ways. First, we improve your child's skills so she does better in school. Second, we give positive feedback to build confidence and reinforce learning.

Is a good student successful because he's also self-confident? Or is his self-confidence a result of his good grades? It's hard to tell. But we know that successful students usually exude confidence and have high self-esteem.

There's no mystery about this. Good students are confident enough to raise their hands and volunteer an answer or an idea. Or ask a question. Their confident behavior is reinforced by feedback from their teacher: "Good idea!" and "Nice job."

Kids who are struggling and lack self-confidence get feedback as well. But often it sounds more like, "Why aren't you getting this?" "You're not working hard enough!" A child who gets negative feedback is unlikely to risk raising her hand to volunteer an idea or answer a question; she doesn't want to sound stupid. For a child who is trying hard, negative feedback can be devastating. It zaps her confidence and will to succeed.

Sylvan Online Creates Confident Learners
If your child is lacking the confidence he needs to do better in school, he may be lacking some skills too. We will help your child become a successful learner by building strong skills. What's more, our teachers will bolster his confidence with positive feedback: "Great work. You really know this!" He'll get tangible rewards as well—electronic tokens—redeemable for prizes at Sylvan Online's online store.

We'll do more than teach your child how to do better in school. We'll help your child feel good about herself. Find out how Sylvan Online can help your child become a confident learner.

Ready to find out more? Call 1-800-379-5826 today!