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    This document discusses using positive self-talk as a strategy in the classroom. It defines self-talk as the internal dialogue that can reinforce positive or negative beliefs. It recommends teachers lead by example with positive self-talk, praise students for positive self-talk, and encourage journaling to organize thoughts. Suggested ways to incorporate self-talk include using positive phrases as a class, altering negative phrases, and asking students reflective questions after assignments. The document states that all students can benefit from positive self-talk, including those with disabilities or impairments, as it helps with organization, regulation, building resilience and benefits students for life.

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    This document discusses using positive self-talk as a strategy in the classroom. It defines self-talk as the internal dialogue that can reinforce positive or negative beliefs. It recommends teachers lead by example with positive self-talk, praise students for positive self-talk, and encourage journaling to organize thoughts. Suggested ways to incorporate self-talk include using positive phrases as a class, altering negative phrases, and asking students reflective questions after assignments. The document states that all students can benefit from positive self-talk, including those with disabilities or impairments, as it helps with organization, regulation, building resilience and benefits students for life.

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    This document discusses using positive self-talk as a strategy in the classroom. It defines self-talk as the internal dialogue that can reinforce positive or negative beliefs. It recommends teachers lead by example with positive self-talk, praise students for positive self-talk, and encourage journaling to organize thoughts. Suggested ways to incorporate self-talk include using positive phrases as a class, altering negative phrases, and asking students reflective questions after assignments. The document states that all students can benefit from positive self-talk, including those with disabilities or impairments, as it helps with organization, regulation, building resilience and benefits students for life.

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    Help Students Use

    Their Power from Within

    What is Self-Talk?
    According to Psychology
    Dictionary, self-talk is The
    dialogue we have within
    ourselves that can confirm
    and reinforce both positive
    and negative beliefs.

    Main Aspects to Make Effective

    Teach students that the words they


    use and their attitude about
    themselves or tasks have great
    power.
    Should be a class wide approach
    because everyone can benefit.
    Lead by example. Speak positively
    about yourself and your abilities
    Praise for positive self-talk and give
    praise with a specific reason.
    Acknowledge their effort when
    giving critique or correcting
    Encourage students to express
    thoughts freely in journal writing to
    organize them.

    How Can Self-Talk Be Used as a Strategy in My Classroom?

    Introduce positive self-talk in unison as a class


    o When I turn cant into can, that means I have a plan!
    Alter phrases to change a students mindset
    o Im not good at this. becomes What am I missing?
    o This is too hard. becomes This may take some time and effort.
    o Im not good at math. becomes Ill train my brain in math.
    After assignments ask students these questions to teach them how to find pride in their work
    and how to evaluate themselves in a positive way.
    o What is something you are proud of?
    o What is your favorite part?
    o If you do this again someday, what would you change.

    Ways to Incorporate Everyday


    Positive posters and bulletin boards
    Classroom jobs (spirit leader, positive patrol)
    I can coupons as shown here. Teacher gives them out
    to a student who threw away negativity and was positive. They can
    turn their coupons into the recycling center (teacher or classroom
    job position) for a prize, such as a desired book or magazine.
    Examples Phrases for Teachers to Promote Positive Self-Talk

    I Can!

    Youre such a talented writer. I love your use of metaphors to paint a picture in
    the readers mind. (task specific praise to raise confidence in ability that can be
    replicated)
    Great job at borrowing from the tens place. I bet if you check your work you will
    be able to find the correct answer. (Praise effort when correcting)

    Which Students Will Benefit from Positive Self-Talk?


    ALL students will!
    Examples of students with disabilities who will benefit

    ADHD- often use in everyday life to organize thoughts


    Autism- use to regulate their changing environment
    Emotionally Disturbed- gain mental toolkit for
    emotional situations
    Speech and Communication- practice language
    proficiency
    Learning Disabilities- tool to overcome educational
    obstacles
    Other Heath Impairment- learn to approach situations
    with positive mindset, may help with how they
    navigate life with a disability.
    English Language Learners- positive mindset for
    learning new language and opportunities to practice
    English

    Benefits to Students and the Classroom

    Happy learning environment


    Helps promote physical education and
    development of motor skills.
    Self-regulation, less outburst
    You cant always be there.
    Give them a mental toolkit.
    Helps built grit and resilience.
    Learning to think positively will benefit them
    for the rest of their lives.
    References

    Burnett, P. C. (2003). The impact of teacher feedback on student self-talk and self-concept in
    reading and mathematics. Journal Of Classroom Interaction, 38(1), 11-16.
    Callicott, K. J., & Park, H. (2003). Effects of self-talk on academic engagement and academic
    responding. Behavioral Disorders, 29(1), 48-64.
    Corkum, P., Humphries, K., Mullane, J. C., & Theriault, F. (2008). Private speech in children with
    ADHD and their typically developing peers during problem-solving and inhibition tasks.
    Contemporary Educational Psychology, 33(1), 97-115. doi:10.1016/j.cedpsych.2006.12.003
    Kolovelonis, A., Goudas, M., & Dermitzaki, I. (2012). The effects of self-talk and goal setting on
    self-regulation of learning a new motor skill in physical education. International Journal Of Sport &
    Exercise Psychology, 10(3), 221-235.
    What is self-talk? definition of self-talk (Psychology Dictionary). (2016). Psychology
    Dictionary. Retrieved 30 March 2016, from http://psychologydictionary.org/self-talk

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