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VIP: 2.5Regulating Emotions and Behaviour 

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VIP: 2.5Regulating Emotions and Behaviour 

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Teaching and modelling for children the importance of empathy can help students develop self-regulation, which is at the root of child development at the primary division. The regulation of one's own behaviour, and how to manage one's level of energy effectively is particularly important for students on the spectrum, which can be difficult to detect at early stages of development.

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Positive and Respectful Interactions (Jenna)

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Positive and Respectful Interactions (Jenna)

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It is important for teachers to acknowledge successful group work, and admire the strengths of different group members. Through this, children can learn how different strengths can work together, and the importance of respecting both themselves, and others.

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Both the ELECT and HDLH documents focus a great deal on choice and letting go of the need many educators feel for control. This means having reasons behind rules (ex. why can't kids run with scissors is that it is not safe), using choices as a form of redirection as opposed to traditional discipline (ex. "I can see that you aren't making a good choice with the markers by colouring on yourself, so would you like to stop or choose another activity?"), and placing a high on value on the child's right to choice in their learning environment.

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It is very important for young children learn what empathy looks like, feels like and sounds like.  I truly think that having a child understand empathy is the basis for many other positive characteristic traits to flourish as well as the basis for solid morals.  As mentioned in the article, " Empathy can increase the connection between the adult and the child through shared emotional experiences. It can also draw off emotional energy and thus free the child to solve problems." When a child is able to understand what empathy is, he/she is more likely to regulate their own feelings more confidently and contribute to real-world issues.

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• thinking critically about the content
of reading
I think that retelling a story helps children think critically about what they have read. I also think that the point about connecting stories to real circumstances is very important.  Reading stories about things that are happening around our students will help engage them in the reading, show them purpose and promote interest in continuing to read on a regular basis.

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ELECT 2.5 Regulating Emotions and Behaviour (Doug• using private speech (self-talk) to regulate emotions • using empathy and perspective taking to regulate emotions and behaviour • using a variety of strategies to regulate emotions such as anxietyModel private speech. “This puzzle is hard for me. I need to slow down and find a matching piece.” Private speech is an important tool in self-regulation. Thinking out loud helps regulate emotions and recover from increasing emotional energy while giving time for other responses.

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ELECT 2.5 Regulating Emotions and Behaviour (Doug• using private speech (self-talk) to regulate emotions • using empathy and perspective taking to regulate emotions and behaviour • using a variety of strategies to regulate emotions such as anxietyModel private speech. “This puzzle is hard for me. I need to slow down and find a matching piece.” Private speech is an important tool in self-regulation. Thinking out loud helps regulate emotions and recover from increasing emotional energy while giving time for other responses.

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I think that self-regulation is the skill that underlies just about all growth.  I have found that those students who are relatively strong at using self-regulation, and self-talk or private speech in particular, are able to overcome challenges from learning a new skill to working through boredom, exercising positive conflict resolution strategies to helping themselves feel better when they are having troubles in a relationship.  They are better able to self-motivate and persevere.  Self-regulation provides people with the ability to work through all manner of emotional difficulties and learning new things often comes with some emotional difficulty.  So, self regulation is the key to developing positive coping strategies and academic learning.

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ELECT 2.6 Positive Attitudes towards Learning (Jessica)

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ELECT 2.6 Positive Attitudes towards Learning (Jessica)

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It is crucial in learning that a child is excited about it. Providing them with a sense of mastery will make way for persistence, engagement, and curiousity. Providing them a chance to shine as well as affirmation so they feel accomplished aids an ongoing willingness to further achieve.

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Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication (Ivy) 

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Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication (Ivy) 

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I think that in the primary years, not only are children still figuring out and developing language, but they're also using that language to map out their relationships and surroundings. I like that the ELECT document provides communication indicators like "telling jokes" and "memorizing songs", because it's important to remember that literacy and language aren't just shown by being able to read a story, or a morning message, or a vocabulary list. As children gain language, they develop their social skills, building relationships with the people around them, as well as gaining a greater self-awareness, as they learn to express themselves, their wants, their likes, and their needs.

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Social interactions and having empathy are key skills that children learn at a young age. A quote that I have from the The School Age Child is from page 61 and I agree with it wholeheartedly “Empathy can increase the connection between the adult and the child through shared emotional experiences”. Many times when I was a supply teacher I would share stories that relate to the kids and they would often listen and feel empathetic for the other student, me and the whole classroom.

A memorable quote I have from the How does Learning Happen article was on page 43, the page was talking about expression and fostering communication. As a English Language Learner myself, I feel this quote really connected with me. “Encourage conversation among children (e.g., rather than speaking for the child, act as a coach to help the child find the right words and approach; model listening strategies and support the child’s listening skills).” It is important to act as a coach when children are speaking at this age, they are capable they sometimes need more time and in a social sense it allows them to be more confident to speak to their own peers rather than just relying on the teacher.

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I found it very interesting to read everyone's posts and see that most people have focused on the social/emotional growth of a child at these ages. No one is really focusing on the physical, mathematical or subject-based learning that is also presented here. I believe this reflects our educational move towards the whole-child and nurturing them to grow as humans with a skill set to make effective choices, engage with others and be open to learning new things.

It was hard to pick just one VIP. I felt Self-Concept was a good option as it reflected other areas of growth. Specifically, it highlights the importance of recognizing the growing awareness of a child's role and place within their world and guides them in learning how to articulate, navigate and appreciate this placement. I think this is an important skills for everyone and helps to set up conversations for growth in all ages. It helps to build worth and confidence - two important characteristics for child development.

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Recognizing and Expressing Emotions & Regulating Emotions and Behaviour (Alex)

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Recognizing and Expressing Emotions & Regulating Emotions and Behaviour (Alex)

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For me, these two points are important as they teach children to connect with and better understand their emotions and how to regulate them. I think using mindfulness in the classroom is one way of helping young students to develop this awareness and positive ways to deal with their emotions, particularly frustration or anger. I know some classrooms that have each student 'check in' with how they are feeling each day and at different times throughout the day and this lets students recognize their emotions as potential sources for certain behaviours and helps them to develop ways of managing these behaviours. I also like the idea of using self-talk as a way of vocalizing emotions and working through them.

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3.4 "Recognize common patterns and words".

While this may seem like a detail in the process of learning to read and write, I believe it speaks to an important core conception: Language is the STUFF we use to communicate with. Our brains are built on recognizable patterns, and familiar signs (words). We play with the various phonological chunks in order to build a structured understanding of how/when to use different words. We look at bits and pieces of language (phonemes), compare them to one another, and arrange them to determine how they relate to one another within words, and with other words. Personally I enjoy presenting students with mistakes (in Kindergarten, it's often oral)...using the wrong vowel in words ("I like to oot, oot, oot, ooples oond boonoonoos"), or tossing the odd spoonerism their way. This is a Pery Important Voint.

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A saying my ECE colleague and I had in our classroom was; "When you believe, they achieve". As teachers it is so important to uplift your students by vocalizing their strengths, achievements and importantly progress. Sometimes we may not realize but our students look up to us, respects us and value our opinions thus the words and the things we CHOOSE to say are so important to fostering their confidence, self esteem and abilities. Affirming their strengths and admiring their achievements is a verbal indication of your belief in their worth and potential.

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Being able to instil the ability to be inquisitive takes practice. Students still struggle with inquiry when they get older because they may not have had enough opportunities to be inquisitive or were not given proper tools to understand how to make an inquiry. The example below is from Page 65 under sub section 4.5 in the ELECT Document:

Create a garden where children decide what they want to plant and do the research to determine where to plant the seeds.

Provide a garden chart where children can record when they water the plants and when the plants may bloom.

Engage children in discussion about their plants and recordings.

When children gather information, make predictions, record observations, discuss procedures they are engaging in elements of the inquiry process.

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Positive Attitudes towards Learning (Rekha)

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Positive Attitudes towards Learning (Rekha)

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The attitude of children towards learning sets their path to success. I believe it is very important to take pride in our work and this happens when children are given the opportunity to explore different roles such as leadership. They will have a chance to learn through inquiry, making predictions, leading group discussions and problem solving. This will promote their interest in learning and hopefully create lifelong learners.

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I believe it is imperative for us as teachers to provide students with opportunities to foster positive self-esteem. School can often be a place where students become discouraged and feel bad about themselves. It is our responsibility to encourage students to be proud of themselves, of their work and of their achievements. Putting students down does not build them up. We always want students to be successful!

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Self-concept and Identity (Victoria Adams)

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Self-concept and Identity (Victoria Adams)

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I think that the Emotional section had many important points which lead into a child building and growing into the social, communication, cognition and physical sections. Through strong self-concept, as the ELECT document states, children will see themselves and others as worthy of respect, which I think is a critical trait for children to have for social interactions and relationships in school.

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Conflict Resolution and Social Problem-Solving Skills (Shivana)

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Conflict Resolution and Social Problem-Solving Skills (Shivana)

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I think conflict resolution and social problem skills are not only essential within the classroom, but are relevant and useful tools that can be employed outside of the classroom. Being able to problem solve is a life skill that many students will come to realize. Teaching students how to master conflict resolution and problem solve will set the foundation for healthy relationships in the future. It also alleviates the teacher from having to be called on every time there is a conflict. It promotes inquiry and self-regulation as well as accountability.
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"Every child should feel that he or she belongs, is a valuable contributor to his or her surroundings, and deserves the opportunity to succeed. " HDLH - This point stood out to me, as it speaks volumes and encapsulates the very essence of what education is built upon.

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I believe developing Inquiry skills (like those listed in the "ELECT" document) and the desire to create, investigate, and solve problems is an essential part of the learning process. Students learn that their education is about much more than being "fed" information by a teacher. They can, and should be collaborators in it. I also believe this VIP nails the four foundations of HDLH; Belonging, Well-being, Engagement and Expression.

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understanding the point of view of others and using this to regulate their own behavior ,and understanding that others think, believe or feel differently from self and viewing self from another person’s point of view plays an important role in the social development of child. This engages peers in an exchange of points of view which promotes thought.

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Empathy is such a crucial part of the development of a child both socially and academically. The connections that can be made are often rooted in empathy and can be used to expand and enrich learning and relevancy.

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Conflict Resolution and Social Problem-Solving Skills

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Conflict Resolution and Social Problem-Solving Skills

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It looks like all of them are important. Social stage stood out for me because I think it is important to interact with peers and cooperate which can develop other stages as well.

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This was such a good resource! They are all important. They breakdown the stages clearly. The Emotional section was very interesting. We are helping students realize they are worthy of respect.