This book is a "must read" for adults who are trying to nurture and support a child with rigid thinking. The author is a psychologist who uses case studies to help adults see and understand the child who struggles with flexible reasoning. Reading this book wil... View More
WHAT IT IS Flexible thinking is the ability to shift your thinking when you need to. We all get stuck at times, but how you handle unexpected circumstances or unanticipated test questions can make a big difference. If you feel yourself getting upset, ask thes... View More
Self-awareness, or objectively knowing your own strengths and needs, is key to learning and life success. In school, self-awareness helps students know when and how long they need to study, which strategies work best for them, and when they can relax and feel ... View More
Group projects often require a visual presentation so your strong spatial skills can be very important. USING STRONG SPATIAL PERCEPTION IN GROUP WORK 1) Suggest that the group break-up the project into specific chunks. Choose a chunk that enables you to bu... View More
Try to view group projects as an opportunity to develop key life skills like collaboration and management. Consider how you can use your strong reasoning skills to play a leadership role while making certain everyone in the group has the opportunity to be an e... View More
Using contribution checklists can help all students become self-aware during group work so every student contributes more effectively. How to Apply It! 1) Teachers can use the following checklist or use their own modified, assignment-specific version. Make... View More