Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers EP312 5 brain-based ways to help kids who shut down in class (with Dr. John Spencer)
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Oct 13, 2024 In this engaging conversation, Dr. John Spencer, a former middle school teacher turned college professor, shares his passion for fostering creativity in education. He offers five brain-based strategies to help students who shut down in class. Topics include cultivating self-empowerment and introducing creative constraints to ease overwhelm. John also discusses the gradual release model, emphasizing the importance of understanding root causes of disengagement, and highlights the value of impromptu workshops to reinvigorate struggling learners.
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Understanding Student Empowerment
- Student empowerment combines being a self-starter and a self-manager, crucial post-pandemic.
- Students who excel in one but not the other struggle to sustain or initiate work effectively.
Angela's Autonomy Story
- Angela Watson thrived in college due to autonomy, unlike high school where micromanagement caused rebellion.
- Freedom to self-manage enabled her to organize and perform better academically in a new environment.
Limit Choices With Creative Constraints
- Limit choices on projects to prevent choice paralysis and cognitive overload.
- Use creative constraints with clear expectations to support both self-directed and overwhelmed students.