A new federal report recommends that schools emphasize building children's "self-regulation" skills in order to increase opportunities for student success in a number of areas. The recommendation is one of several in the report, the fourth in a series on self-regulation research and practice from the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Researchers have zeroed in on the importance of self-regulation skills, which allow children to manage their thoughts and feelings, control impulses, and problem-solve.
"Self-regulation affects wellbeing across the lifespan, from mental health and emotional wellbeing to academic achievement, physical health, and socioeconomic success," said Desiree Murray, associate director of research at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and lead author of the report. "Unfortunately, prolonged or pronounced stress and adversity, including poverty and trauma, can delay children's self-regulation development."
(Score: -1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 07 2016, @02:11PM
> I should say that these aren't conventional "skills" that can be taught systematically and/or institutionally....
Pay attention to what you just wrote.
The report recommends teaching these skills.
And your immediate conclusion is that they are not teachable.
Based on what evidence? Your own lack of such skills that lead you to make that post without considering the logic of what you were saying?
You might as well be asking what are we going to do with the kids who can't be taught math.
(Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 07 2016, @03:44PM
You're trying to hard to explain something simple. GP is just another fucking retard, incapable of learning useful skills.