Self-regulation is a limited capacity resource meaning that it can become depleted over the course of the task or day, or can become drained when students are spending much of their energy working to focus in the classroom.
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Teachers can establish quiet spaces in the classroom with supplies such as pencils, paper, laptops or tablets, models, and resources to support student practice.
By reducing extraneous noise and distractions, learners can better direct their cognitive resources.
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For example, setting a goal of reading one chapter a night can help a student feel confident that they can read a longer book.
Self-regulation is the ability to alter and regulate our emotional and behavioral responses flexibly in order to meet a given goal.
Teachers can establish quiet spaces in the classroom with supplies such as pencils, paper, laptops or tablets, models, and resources to support student practice.
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