Canadian Parents Missing the Mark on Summer Learning
Oxford Learning Launches Summer Reading Book Report Challenge to encourage Reading and Writing this Summer
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A national survey conducted by Leger, The Research Intelligence Group for , Canada's leading provider of supplemental education, shows that almost 65% of Canadian parents do not include any learning activities in their family's summer plans.
"The results of this survey reinforce that when it comes to summer learning, parents are not thinking long term - they are not considering what a summer without learning means to their child's academic performance next year, and that's a big problem," says Dr. Nick Whitehead, president of Oxford Learning. "Summer is a critical time for students. When they don't maintain their academic momentum over the summer months, they fall behind, and quite often, they don't catch up again."
That national survey also reveals that when Canadian parents were asked to rank which summer activities were the most important, academic work was not a priority.
According to the education experts at Oxford Learning, if there is one thing that parents can do to help their children get better grades next fall, it's making sure they are reading this summer. "Reading is the simplest and most accessible summer activity that all families can engage in together," says Dr. Whitehead. "Not only is it a great way to spend time together as a family, it's the perfect way to stay sharp this summer and get ready for next year."
According to the survey results, Canadian parents listed family time as their number one summer activity. "We can't think of a better way to spend quality family time this summer than reading a book together," says Dr. Whitehead. "Not only does it bring the family together in a common purpose, it keeps the mind sharp and helps avoid the summer learning brain drain that is too common."
For the Love of Reading - The Summer Reading Challenge!
To empower and reward children for continuing to read over the summer break, Oxford Learning is launching the first annual Summer Reading Book Report Challenge.
"Strong reading skills are the foundation for all learning, both inside and outside the classroom," says Dr. Whitehead. "We want to encourage all Canadian students to read-and write-this summer and we hope that our Book Report Challenge will motivate families to place an emphasis on reading this summer."
All Canadian children in grades 1-12 are invited to read one of the books listed in the Summer Reading Book Report Challenge (below) and submit a brief (no more than 250 words) book report online. Entries will be accepted through the website . Visit the webpage for contest rules and regulations.
The challenge is open to all Canadian students in Grades 1 - 12 and judges will select 4 entries (one in each category) to win a $100 Chapters Gift Card. The Grand Prize winner will receive an iPad mini.
Tips for Parents: How to Prevent the Summer Slide for Your Child
Parents can take an active role in helping students prevent the academic summer slide by encouraging them to practice reading and writing every day. What can you do to keep your child's brain active this summer? Here are some tips from Oxford Learning's educational experts:
"Oxford Learning's summer programs ensure that your child's break from school is not a break from learning," says Dr. Whitehead. "Learning is a part of life, not just a part of school. By attending our summer learning programs, students head back to school informed, motivated, and ready to hit the ground running."
About Oxford Learning
Established in 1984, Oxford Learning has grown to include more than 120 learning centres across Canada and the United States. Oxford Learning goes beyond tutoring to help students reach their learning potential, not just for one grade or one year, but for a lifetime. Oxford Learning's unique programs teach children to learn how to learn. Just a few hours a week can make a world of difference in developing the right skills and habits to succeed. No matter what the subject or grade level, Oxford Learning breaks the cycle of hiring tutors year after year. Oxford Learning's proprietary allows Oxford Learning staff to get to know each child, from academic standing to skill gaps and learning potential. With the goal of improved grades, motivation, and confidence for any child, Oxford Learning offers four main programs: , for children ages 3 to 6; for those in grades 1 to 8; for kids in grades 9 to 12, and for students in grades 1-12.
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(ii) From May 6-8, 2013 and May 13-14, 2013, Leger, The Research Intelligence Group conducted an online survey among 425 randomly selected Canadians who have children aged 6-18 years old. The margin of error-which measures sampling variability-is +/-4.8%. The results have been statistically weighted according to the most current education, age, gender and region Census data to ensure samples are representative of the Canadian adult population.
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