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boy daydreamingSelf-regulation instruction helps students to learn strategies that can improve their self-control and performance of their own manner of learning. Self-regulation strategies are often taught in tandem with academic strategies and can improve student outcomes. For example, students might be taught a persuasive essay writing strategy along with a strategy for self-regulating their writing. These evidence-based strategies:

  • Reduce disruptive problems in the classroom
  • Empower students by allowing them to reinforce their own behavior
  • Are simple to use and inexpensive to incorporate
  • Can be taught to students in all grades

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When students learn to regulate their own behavior, teachers have more time to work with small groups or individual students who require extra instruction.

Boy with notepadSome students, including those with learning disabilities or attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, seem to have difficulty regulating their behavior. When students recognize the importance of regulating their behavior and consequently learn alternate ways to manage it, they can become more active and responsible learners. It is important that teachers help students to analyze their behavior by:
  • Identifying problems
  • Predicting when problems will arise
  • Learning how to avoid these incidents

If you would like to learn more about self-regulation strategies, we recommend that you refer to the following IRIS Module:

  • SOS: Helping Students Become Independent Learners
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