Sue Scheff: The Shut-Down Learner
Dr. Selznick has written a book, The Shut-Down Learner , which can help many parents that are struggling academically with their kids that are underachieving may benefit from. Is there more to their lack of motivation? Here is a recent article by Dr. Selznick. We Keep Telling Him - “You've got to be organized. You've got to be organized!” By: Richard Selznick, Ph .D . Fifth grader, Matthew, is making his family crazy. The nightly ritual of "What do you have for homework?" "Did you hand in your work?" "When are you going to get started on your homework," is taking its toll on the family. Matthew's mother is particularly frazzled. With Matthew being the oldest of three children, he is putting tremendous strain on her. Not only does Matthew have a problem handing in his home work, and writing down his assignments, once Matthew gets started, it takes him incredibly long to finish. The other night, for example, it took Matthew between three and four...