Learners and Apple Pie LD Resources Home Education How to Submit Resources How to Submit Writing Reprint Guidelines Learners and Apple Pie Priscilla Vail Courtesy of The Schwab Foundation for Learning Priscilla L. Vail's work centers on the identification of different learning styles and their accommodation in the regular classroom, small groups and individual work.
Most students enter school eager to learn and to succeed.
Students who struggle in school often experience self-esteem and motivation problems. Students need to have their thoughts and feelings in apple pie order, andthey need a complete pie in order to do their work. Every time a kid takes a slice out of the pie, that much less remains. In order to absorb new information or concepts, kids need to channel and focus their attention. Many kids who try hard are distractible.