How do Alpha New York Guides motivate students to love learning?
A parent describes how personalized learning and the human connection with Guides help unlock motivation and a love of learning.
New York
How do Alpha New York Guides motivate students to love school?
A parent describes how personalized learning and the human connection with Guides help unlock motivation and a love of learning.
Key takeaways
- Traditional education can waste valuable learning time.
- Alpha New York's model fosters deeper motivation and passion for learning.
- The role of guides is crucial in unlocking student potential.
- AI cannot replace the human connection in education.
Video transcript
At our old school, we had a parent teacher conference with Jai's teacher. He was talking about how the curriculum says that he has to go over the same concept over three days and he notices the first day Jai pays attention. The second and third day she's just doodling. And I don't get upset because I know that she got it. But there's so much wasted time. Our children are at this age where they have spongy brains. They're motivated. They're excited to learn. And then there's two days where Jai is just sitting there doodling. For us, that was some motivation because we were just thinking, is there a model out there that can really tap Jia's potential? After the shadow day, Jia was so excited that she asked for her iPad and we said, why do you want your iPad? And she said, I want to create a presentation to pitch my two best friends parents on coming to Alpha. A, that was so alpha of her. And B, at that point, it would have been a fight to get her not to come to Alpha. To me, what has been unlocked with GIA is just a deeper level of motivation, a deeper level of passion for learning, and a deeper level of doing. If if your kid has passions and has interests and if you feel like your school isn't unlocking the kind of passion and motivation that you think they have the potential for, I think there's no better option than Alpha. What's the real unlock is the guides because the guides really know your child and they're focused on how to motivate your child. When I think about the world today, you know, AI is going to eat so many things, but I think the one thing it can't eat is motivation and accountability and the kind of growth we have when we're in connection to people. And I think the guide's ability to connect to your student is one of the most amazing unlocks at Alpha.
Frequently asked questions
What changed for this family after choosing Alpha?
Traditional education can waste valuable learning time. Alpha New York's model fosters deeper motivation and passion for learning.
What should a prospective family take from this story?
The parent offers a concrete view of the Alpha experience in New York. It can help a family identify questions to ask during a center visit, but it should be considered alongside current program details and the needs of the individual student.
Is this example specific to Alpha New York?
Yes. It features a family at Alpha New York, an Alpha Anywhere Center for homeschooling families. Kids combine personalized learning through Alpha Anywhere with hands-on workshops at the center.