Yes. His thinking may cause him to quit, or rebel, or ignore what’s taught. This undermines learning and the growth of self-regulation, so important for independent functioning.
Because emotions and actions are often driven by conscious thoughts, we’ll emphasize some of the thought processes involved with self-regulation. But first we’ll define self-regulation, a concept that schools often ignore at the peril of children with reading disabilities. Then we’ll discuss the consequences of two common thinking patterns. Finally we’ll recommend three books to help you help your child.
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Many children suffer emotionally because they cannot cope with academic demands. But they can develop specific skills to help them cope effectively. By doing so, they increase their motivation for learning and decrease their emotional distress.
These skills form the basis of “self-regulation,” which Lyn Corno and Ellen Mandinach (1983) broadly defined as the effort put forth by students to deepen, monitor, manipulate, and improve their own learning. Clearly, such activities are important for learning, which in the final analysis depends on the learners’ willingness and skill to meet the demands placed on them. Moreover, self-regulated learners understand the important links underlying what they think, what they feel, and what they do or don’t do. Read more...
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We all worry and get angry, but we don’t realize how much these emotions affect us. Even relatively minor concerns can compete for our attention, occupy our thoughts, and distract us from our purpose.
For most of us, the worry and anger is not intense. It’s short lived. But many children with reading disabilities and other learning disabilities don’t get over it. The intensity increases. This, in turn, adds to the difficulties they have attending, concentrating, and remembering. They waste valuable time and energy on non-productive thoughts, impeding their learning. Read more...
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Look at his behavior. If one or several of behaviors below are characteristic of him, he may have emotional problems.
Is he:
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Sullen?
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Unhappy?
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Withdrawn?
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Listless?
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Tense?
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Preoccupied?
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Distractible?
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Dependent?
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Hostile?
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Intolerant?
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Noncompliant?
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Self-derogatory?
Does he show: Read more...
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Self-doubt?
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Excessive motor behavior, such as fidgeting or tics?
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Physical complaints, such as headaches and stomachaches?
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Fears?
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Sleep disturbance?
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Temper outbursts?
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Perhaps.
It is not unusual for parents and teachers to have concerns about children’s emotional well-being, especially when they struggle academically. Often, though, these concerns cannot be fully alleviated. It is not a matter of “if” children will be affected emotionally, but “in what way” and “how intensely.” For example, because of frustrations stemming from failure experiences, some children may become anxious, others depressed, and still others, angry. Additionally, the intensity of these reactions can vary widely, from mild to severe. Read more...
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