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Hoy, Cheri – Academic Therapy, 1986
To prevent learned helplessness in learning disabled students, teachers can share responsibilities with the students, train students to reinforce themselves for effort and self control, and introduce opportunities for changing counterproductive attitudes. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Helplessness, Learning Disabilities, Prevention
Peer reviewedGentile, J. Ronald; Monaco, Nanci M. – Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 1986
The range of problems associated with learned helplessness in mathematics is introduced through three hypothetical case studies. Then the basic theory of, the evidence for, and variables affecting learned helplessness are described. Issues of cure and prevention are discussed, and some suggestions are offered for teachers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Helplessness, Mathematics Anxiety
Peer reviewedWieschenberg, Agnes Arvai – College Teaching, 1994
A discussion of mathematics anxiety and learned helplessness in mathematics focuses on student failure and avoidance in college mathematics learning. It explores possible causes and suggests classroom activities to foster students' interest and success. (MSE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Mathematics
