Vol. 10, #2 Recognizing the Role Schools Play in Teaching Noncognitive Skills
Recognizing the Role Schools Play in Teaching Noncognitive Skills Micheline Malow, PhD Manhattanville College In the United States one out of five children evidence characteristics of a mental health disorder, such as a learning disability, attention deficit, or anxiety; making them more likely to repeat a grade, experience a suspension, and/or leave school (Child Mind Institute, 2016). The 17.1 million children under 18 in the U.S. with mental health disorders have one thing
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Gesture and Learning Mathematics
Gesture and Learning Mathematics Barbara Allen-Lyall, Ph.D. Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY Learning something new is a complex process. It is complex because learning occurs both consciously and unconsciously and takes many forms in day-to-day life. Whether one is young or older, encountering and responding to unique situations requires integration of sensory stimuli and a mental or physical response of some sort, one that helps to internalize new learning. To facilitat