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Translator's Preface
prolog

Part 1: Four Types of Studying Children

1.
The power of participation
Awakening Your Child's Passion

2.
Infinite possibilities, passive
A child who gives up quietly

3.
The highest ability required in reality, goal-oriented
A child who falls apart while trying to be perfect

4.
The illusion of being a problem child, avoidance
A child crying for help

5.
The pinnacle of self-directed learning, immersive
A child learning happily

Part 2: How to Boost Your Motivation to Study

6.
Explore learning styles
When to start a constructive conversation

7.
Finding the Spark of Passion
In the case of passive

8.
Setting balanced goals
In the case of goal-oriented

9.
Escape from escape
In the case of avoidance

10.
Finding the true meaning of learning
The Path to Successful Lifelong Learning

The book that parents all over the world have been waiting for!
Passive, goal-oriented, avoidant, absorbed
A look into the true psychology of children studying by learning style

The 'four types of children who study' classified in this book are not fixed personality classifications, but rather a 'spectrum of learning identity' formed through the interaction of the child's environment, relationships, emotional state, self-awareness, etc., and can change depending on the time and situation.


First, the Passenger type appears to be adapting well to school life, but in reality, they are just dragged through each day without finding any meaning in their studies.
While parents and teachers believe that they are adapting well, they gradually lose self-efficacy and curiosity. If this invisible sense of helplessness continues for a long time, there is a risk that they will eventually become distant from learning.
Therefore, conversations that read hidden emotions and empathize with reality as it is should be prioritized.
That is, we need to re-introduce the 'joy of learning' with sincere feedback that can confirm the emotional context.


Next, the Achiever type is the type that appears to have good grades and a strong desire to achieve, but suffers from constant anxiety and self-criticism inside.
Although they often maintain high grades and earn the trust of their teachers, they tend to be very driven to prove their worth through their achievements, which leads to a strong fear of failure.
Because they are likely stuck in a perfectionist mindset that makes it difficult to tolerate mistakes, we need to continually create experiences of failure and overcoming them so that discomfort and uncertainty can feel familiar, and communication should focus on the process of overcoming them.
On the other hand, the 'Resister' type, who is easily labeled as a problem child because they refuse to study or show a rebellious attitude, often turns away from studying to protect themselves due to past negative experiences and long-term anxiety.
Therefore, for these students, it is more important to restore relationships than to actively restore motivation. They should carefully monitor for problems with friends or mental health issues that interfere with learning, and build up experiences of small successes.


The final type of learner that the book presents as an ideal learner is the 'Explorer', a typical example of a 'self-learning child' who possesses autonomy and resilience and finds meaning in learning itself.
But immersion isn't an innate trait; it's a result of a combination of the right emotional environment, trust-based relationships, and self-efficacy.
So, I emphasize that every child can reach this stage if they know how.


Ultimately, these four types provide a flexible framework that helps diagnose the child's current position and find a fundamental answer to the question, "How can we make them study?" by examining both the inner and outer environments of the child studying. This framework will serve as an important clue to understanding and drawing out the potential of each learner.

An era where self-direction determines the future
The most scientific and practical guide to restoring your "will to study."

With the advancement of technology and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, we have entered an era where self-directed learning—the ability to decide what to learn and why—is more important than the ability to acquire information.
However, in reality, there is an increasing number of children who feel that studying is meaningless and lose interest in it.
Learning is increasingly becoming a tool for testing, and learning is becoming a source of fatigue rather than an experience.


Accordingly, the two authors, who are world-renowned educators, precisely analyze how the "will to study" is created and maintained, and what kind of environment and relationships restore a child's motivation, based on their vivid experiences visiting educational sites around the world and various real-life cases.
As a result, it is revealed that the loss of motivation to study is not simply a matter of attitude, but a psychological reaction that involves a complex interplay of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and that this reaction can change significantly depending on the environment and relationships.


For example, a passive child who seems to be following along well but doesn't really feel much meaning in learning will gradually begin to re-approach learning at his own curiosity and pace when his parents genuinely listen to his daily interests instead of focusing on grades or results and give him room to make his own choices.


Goal-oriented children, who run with anxiety, believing that only perfect results are recognized, experience tolerant feedback about failure and mistakes, develop a sense of overcoming, and learn to enjoy the challenge itself.
Avoidant children, who defend themselves with rebellion and cynicism, gradually begin to let down their guard through relationships with adults who understand the emotions behind their actions rather than scolding or criticizing them. Engaged children, when the true joy of studying is connected to their attitude toward life, discover long-term meaning and joy beyond short-term achievements, and continue learning throughout their lives.


This book proves, with a solid theory encompassing psychology, education, and brain science, that every child has a unique "will to study" within them, and that this will can be revived through appropriate relationships and environments.
In today's educational environment, where motivation and emotion are neglected, this book will serve as a valuable reflection for both children and adults, allowing them to reexamine the essence of learning.


A Confusing Educational Environment and a Redefining Parental Role
The Path from "Learning Supervisor" to "Growth Coach"

The key point that this book particularly emphasizes is a new definition of the role of parents.
In an educational environment that changes every moment, parents are prone to anxiety and impatience, trying to manage or control their children's performance.
However, in such an environment, the role that parents need is not that of a supervisor, but that of a 'psychological coach' who reads the child's emotions and rhythm, and a 'growth coach' who opens the way to meaningful learning.
Here, parents' words and attitude have a decisive influence.
Above all, rather than making an immediate judgment on a child's emotions or behavior, we must prioritize understanding the context of those emotions.


When a child shows signs of learning apathy or indifference in various forms, rather than simply dismissing it as a lack of motivation or attitude issues, we should also examine the emotional background, such as frustration, fear of failure, and fatigue, that may be behind it.
It is important to provide a psychological safety net that allows children to recognize and verbalize their emotions.
Furthermore, we must explore the "reason" rather than the "result" through conversations that allow us to regain our inner motivation as beings who are understood rather than objects of evaluation.
In short, this book is a solid guide that makes parents think about how to be there for their children rather than what to teach them. It is a must-read for all parents who want to protect their children's potential in the midst of the shaky educational environment.