Felicia performed well academically and socially when she was in a highly predictable environment and the expectations were clear to her. However, on occasion there was an unexpected “glitch” in Felicia’s day (e.g., arriving at class without the necessary textbook; her pen running out of ink in the middle of taking notes during a lecture; …
Author: Carol Burmeister
MAP: Manage Assignments and Projects
Savannah was given a long-term assignment to provide a report on a historical figure. She had to determine who she would like to present her report on and then conduct research, which may involve using online tools such as Google Scholar for information, visiting the school or local library, and/or interviewing others. She had to …
TABS: The Take A Break Strategy
As adults, when we are experiencing a high level of discomfort or frustration, we know that an important coping strategy is taking a break. Stepping away from a challenging task, environment, or person can be an effective way to self-regulate emotional and stress levels when things get challenging. The same applies to our children and …
It’s About Time! Strategies for Effective Time Management
Throughout the day, in numerous environments and situations, we are called upon to manage our time. Time management is an important skill that helps us set priorities, manage schedules and tasks effectively, and plan for the future. Many students, however, struggle to organize and manage their time effectively. The good news is that time management …
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SOARR: A Metacognitive Problem Solving Strategy
We have all had opportunities where we have entered novel situations and had to use flexible thinking and problem-solving skills to figure out what to do. Knowing what we are supposed to do in any situation depends on the context as we come into an environment or situation, consciously think about what is going on, …
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