Emotional self-regulation is using behavioral strategies to achieve a goal. It is used by students to develop relations with peers, and for learning. Self-regulation is shaped by the caregivers of a child. The child pays attention to the way the caregiver speaks, acts and carries themself as a person. As the child gets older, they begin to have control over how they act in stressful or unpleasant situations. If the child was taught from an early age how to handle situations that might not be to their liking, then they will handle the situation in a positive way. It is the responsibilty of parents and teachers to help teach young children how to handle certain situations.
Teachers can help students with emotional competence in many ways. They need to create a positive and accepting classroom. They need to be example setters for their students. They also need to talk with their students and explain how to handle the different emotions.
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Blog # 12
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You brought up a good point in how self-regulation is shaped by the caregiver. I believe that this is true. When children are young they take on the characteristics of their caregiver. Then you mentioned that when they get older they start to have more control over how they act. This is why I feel it is important for us as teacher from K-12 grades we should be giving the skills necessary to help them handle situations in a positive manner.
Blog # 12: Response to Andrew
ReplyDeleteAndrew I completely agree with you. I also looked at attachment and emotional development needs in the classroom and the role of caregiver and educator. I believe parents are the first teachers and as the care giver are responsible for teaching their children to deal with certain experiences and situations. However, as educators I believe we also have a role in helping students to practice emotional regulation. As teachers we can set up positive learning environment and give students opportunities to problem solve and talk about emotions in healthy and constructive ways.
I agree with your comment that "Teachers can help students with emotional competence in many ways." In one case during my internship last semester there was a girl who frequently broke down and cried for 15 minuest to 1/2 an hour during the day. Any little thing would set her off. The teacher tried several strategies but the emotional breakdown continued. Finaly, with the help of all of the students in the class, they ignored her when she became upset. As strange as this sounded the tears subsided, occured for only a minute or two and only once a week. What this girl really wanted was attention and crying was how she got it. I thought this was a good example of how a teacher has to work with each student individualy and find how to help them with emotional competency.
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