Inhibition
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Inhibition
What is it?
The ability to suppress inappropriate behaviour and ignore irrelevant stimuli or distractions. Inhibition can be conscious or subconscious and helps prevent impulsive actions.
How does it show?
Pupils can finish an assignment when other pupils are talking.
Pupils can wait for their turn e.g. in a game.
Pupils can stop playing when the school bell rings.
Pupils can listen to the teacher even when another pupil is talking.
What can we do to stimulate?
Giving time to think first before asking a pupil to respond.
Using erase boards in class.
First, discuss with another pupil and then give an answer.
Ask pupils to count to 10 in their heads before giving an answer.
Using a timer.
Playing board games and reflecting on it: “How did you manage to wait for your turn?”, "Did you understand all the rules?"…
