Teaching Strategies: Motivating Students to be Engaged Learners
While it is easy to look at underperforming students and label them as lazy, research indicates that most students lack motivation because of three fundamental factors: Students do not believe they can succeed even if they try.Students do not feel they have any...Anger Management for Teens: Keep it Real
For the 7th time in seven weeks I walked into the small room and sat in the circle of chairs. Seven sets of eyes watched me, a myriad of expressions on their faces. The faces have changed since week one, from looks that expressed anger and dismay at being forced into...Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Anger Management
When teaching students anger management skills, it is also important to help them understand the ways that drugs and alcohol can affect their ability to control their anger and other emotions and in general, as well as hinder their ability to manage anger. Explain to...Anger Management for Teens – Five Ways to Help Students Deal With Anger Constructively
When working with teens who struggle to manage their anger, it’s critical to keep it real. There is no magic bullet when it comes to dealing with anger management for teens. Changing how our brain is wired to enable us to manage powerful emotions takes time. As...