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: 2) by t-3 on Thursday December 08 2016, @12:19AM
No, not at all. Teaching social and emotional skills is something that's sorely lacking in modern education. Sure, the parents should be teaching these skills to their children, but what better place is there to learn than in school? Kids see teachers and other students for more hours per day than their parents after all. This isn't about "be quiet and obey unquestioningly", is about teaching children successful attitudes and building skills that help people function in society.