International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience
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Abstract

There are many stressors that impact the lives of individuals. While many of these challenges can go well beyond what is experienced in a classroom setting, students who have a strong internalized locus of control and who are explicitly taught both cognitive and noncognitive skill sets, can practice those traits that contribute to resiliency, and have a better chance of mastering content material that is taught in a formal learning environment. In order to do this, it is imperative students be part of a community that fosters mutual respect for all participants, engage in lessons that are relevant to their lives, and are given opportunities to think deeply and creatively problem solve. Once these criteria are successfully met, students can be motivated to want to learn.

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