For me, it would be just what I listed in my slide about this. I would try to educate my students about the benefits of good sleep and I would actively encourage it even it meant giving out less homework if they would go to bed earlier and document it with parental signatures. However, I don't know how legal or ethical that is to do. I could encorage the use of a dream journal for them to document and share what they have periodically been dreaming of. They have to sleep to dream. I could consider giving the use of my classroom during my teaming or free period for my students to rest at their desk so they can function better.
I think that, like Michael said, it's important to educate students about what their body needs. After mom and dad get rid of bedtime, students need to be aware that to be at their best, they need to be rested. I also think that it would make sense to identify periods of the day or each class when students begin to drift and specifically plan for a movement-based activity or break to get their energy back up.
"The brain can only handle so much info before it experiences a "burnout" because it needs to secure or retain the information acquired through sleep."
I would break up learning concepts over a few days and have activities related to the key items from the day before to see if students have retained the information. If any of my students are having a hard time retaining information I would council with the students individually regarding their sleep habits. I would also make sure parents understand the importance of sleep for their children.
I agree that the need to educate students on the impact sleep has on their learning is very important. I would do little weekly chats on sleep and nutrition, hopefully engaging students to participate in the conversations thereby giving them a more in depth discussion about the nature of sleep and learning.
For me, it would be just what I listed in my slide about this. I would try to educate my students about the benefits of good sleep and I would actively encourage it even it meant giving out less homework if they would go to bed earlier and document it with parental signatures. However, I don't know how legal or ethical that is to do. I could encorage the use of a dream journal for them to document and share what they have periodically been dreaming of. They have to sleep to dream. I could consider giving the use of my classroom during my teaming or free period for my students to rest at their desk so they can function better.
ReplyDeleteI think that, like Michael said, it's important to educate students about what their body needs. After mom and dad get rid of bedtime, students need to be aware that to be at their best, they need to be rested. I also think that it would make sense to identify periods of the day or each class when students begin to drift and specifically plan for a movement-based activity or break to get their energy back up.
ReplyDelete"The brain can only handle so much info before it experiences a "burnout" because it needs to secure or retain the information acquired through sleep."
ReplyDeleteI would break up learning concepts over a few days and have activities related to the key items from the day before to see if students have retained the information. If any of my students are having a hard time retaining information I would council with the students individually regarding their sleep habits. I would also make sure parents understand the importance of sleep for their children.
I agree that the need to educate students on the impact sleep has on their learning is very important. I would do little weekly chats on sleep and nutrition, hopefully engaging students to participate in the conversations thereby giving them a more in depth discussion about the nature of sleep and learning.
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