Causes of Motivational Patterns
Ideal Conditions
Appropriate age
As the video mentioned, infants are unable to self-regulate, but self-regulated techniques can be started as young as 12 months old.
The technique used will depend on the age
Self regulated techniques for a kindergartener will look different than for a high schooler!
Ideal Conditions
Physical and Mental Capabilities
It is important to meet students where they are at!
Each student has different needs and abilities, giving them self-regulated learning tasks that are appropriate for their grade level, cognitive, and physical abilities
How the Inverse Happens
Behaviors that are considered not self-regulatory are really self-regulatory but they are maladaptive
Specific behaviors are reinforced when solves the problem of the imbalance. For example if I'm feeling short-tempered and haven't eaten, I eat something then I feel regulated. This is an adaptive, productive strategy.
An example of a strategy that could be considered maladaptive would be running out of the classroom during instruction. The student is reinforced by avoiding the averse stimulus that caused a lack of self-regulation
How the Ideal Happens
1.) What is the stimulus that caused the lack of self-regulation ?
2.) What is an adaptive strategy to address the cause?
3.) Reinforce that strategy until student does it independently!
Scaffolding
We must build up to self-regulation. You cannot make it happen all at once!
Prior Knowledge: Meet them where they are at. What can they already do? Where can they already self-regulate?
Model: Model the technique for them, demonstrate how you self-regulate
Practice: Give them the tools to practice it when they are calm, and focused. It is important for them to practice when emotions are level
Practice in real time: Remind them of the practiced technique when they are emotional, or lacking in self-regulation. Validate the emotions, but help them practice the technique when they need to use it
Reinforce: Praise them for using the technique. Celebrate them self-regulating independently! This will help make sure the pattern continues!
Side Effects of Self-Regulated Learning
Your Student May Experience some of the listed side effects:
Self-efficacy
Higher self-esteem
Sense of autonomy
Critical Thinking Skills
Advocacy and Communication Skills
Time management skills
Willingness to practice commitment