Characteristics of Dissimilar Learners (continued)
Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Topics: Learning Styles and Differences, Visual-Spatial Learners, Learning Disabilities
- Fears are translated into aggression
- Emotionally Fragile
- Cries
- Withdrawn, avoids interactions with people
- Low sense of security in relationships; does not generalize; must accept you first
- Feelings of insecurity
- Thinks people are unfair
- Denies behavior
- Blames others
- Responds inappropriately to constructive criticism
- Reacts inappropriate in competitive situations or to the success of others
Poor Attitude
- Negativism--especially as a reaction to a rigid system
- Defensive
- Lack of motivation
- Acts impulsively
- Seeks to control the environment
- Lack of respect for authority
- Questions directions and argues with corrections
- Inappropriate comments, talks out
- Verbally threatens authority figures
- Physically threatens authority figures
- Defies rules, presents a continuing discipline problem
- Engages in self-destructive behavior
- Abuses property of others
- Steals
- Cheats
Hyperactive
- Nervous
- Very active (e.g., taps pencils, makes noises, moves body)
- Daydreams, draws, doodles
- Has difficulty staying in seat
- Leaves the room
- Continues inappropriate behavior after request to stop
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