Creating a Positive Learning Environment

In Part 1 of this two-part message, you will be challenged to think differently about a child’s behavior. You must get to the root cause of the matter. Is it the sin nature, are there metabolic issues caused by the inner chemistry of the body or are there neurodevelopmental factors that contribute to poor behavior.

 

Part 1 will explore metabolic and neurodevelopmental root causes which are beyond the child’s control. You will also be equipped with a way to change your interactions with your child from negative to positive.

These are some of the first steps to creating a more positive learning and home environment. Examples of how to make handwriting, math, and reading a more positive part of your school day are included as well.

 

In Part 2 of this two part message, you will be equipped with a behavior modification strategy. The root cause of poor behavior could be the child’s choices, his sin nature.

Behavior modification is the topic of many books, ministries and websites, so it can be confusing terrain for parents. Disciplining children in general is sometimes difficult. When you add learning issues or low auditory processing into the mix, additional challenging can arise.

Extra thought and attention may be required in these instances. No matter what the state of the child, a behavior management system is necessary to curb the sin nature we were all born with. For your behavior system to be effective it has to do two things: 1) equip you with a way to stay calm and not get “hooked” by the child’s negative behavior, and 2) make it worthwhile to the child to be self-disciplined. In Creating a Positive Learning

Environment Part 2, Dr. Jan shares a behavior management approach that is so effective that the child won’t ever want to suffer the consequence of their negative behavior ever again. It typically takes two weeks or less to get a good start on the process.