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Impact on Learning
How Adversity Impacts Learning
Understanding the neurobiological impact of adversity is essential for educators. We focus on the practical implications for attention, memory, and impulse control in educational settings.
- Attention: Chronic stress can lead to hyper-vigilance and difficulty focusing on academic tasks.
- Memory: Prolonged adversity affects the hippocampus, impacting the ability to retain and recall information.
- Impulse Control: The amygdala may become overactive, resulting in emotional outbursts and poor self-regulation.
- Sensory Processing: Trauma can alter how the nervous system processes sensory input, affecting classroom participation.
Supporting Emotional Regulation
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