Monday, June 27, 2011
EDCI 5065 Week Five T2P
If teachers understand the relationship of the cognitive and physiological functions involved the exhibition of teenage behaviors, they are better able to provide meaningful instruction and appropriate behavioral supports. Teachers that are able to see the connections between a student's behavior and the potential physiological activity occurring will be able to assess how to best help the student manage that behavior, which will in turn result in a more positive learning experience. Daniel Goleman says that managing ones emotions, and understanding the emotions of peers results in more meaningful learning, increased interest in the school environment and decreased high-risk activity (i.e. unprotected sex, drug abuse, violence, bullying, etc.). When a teacher fully understands the underlying causes/triggers of a student's behavior, and he/she responds appropriately, that teacher is exhibiting empathy and providing a model to that student of how to value the feelings of others. As a result of feeling valued, the student is more likely to have positive engagement in school activities and less likely to exhibit the undesirable behaviors mentioned above.
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Why is it important for a student to feel valued? What are the implications on that student's life beyond schooling?
ReplyDeleteI believe that feeling valued contributes to a sense of self-confidence. This is particularly important for students with special needs as they enter life beyond school. A student that has a strong sense of confidence, and feel that they are valued and worthy, would be more likely to advocate for themselves in situations that require it. For a student with special needs, this could be speaking about their disability, asking for an accommodation and ultimately having the confidence to stand up for themselves if faced with adversity.
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