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Subject: Sleep Patterns in Adolescents

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Timothy R. Pruitt

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Date Posted: 20:54:04 01/27/08 Sun

Online posting #2 for 1/27/2008

I was also intrigued by the information suggesting that students' performance is negatively influenced by early start time in schools.

I have observed sluggish students in my 2nd period classes. This class begins at 7:30 and many students enter the classroom groggy. I can conclusively say that this morning grog has a negative affect on their learning ability. I have, however, noticed that this morning grog can be influenced by my approach to instruction in these morning classes. I have to make a conscious effort to plan energizing activities for these students. I also have to make a conscious effort to teach with more enthusiasm in these morning classes. My students also participate in more group activities than my later classes. I have noticed that these activities are (for the most part) well received and once the students wake, their participation and performance is increased.

Many of my students do not realize the importance of a good night's sleep. Some of my more sluggish students confess to irregular sleeping patters. Some of them take 2 or 3-hour naps after school and cannot get back to sleep until late in the night. Others would stay up late watching television, playing video games, or talking on the phone. I know that these practices are common for many of my students. But it is very difficult, if possible, to regulate their sleeping patterns.

I find it interesting that Memphis City Schools is considering starting their classes later in the morning. I understand the research that suggests high school students could benefit from a later start time. I believe that active lessons and the promotion of healthy/regular sleeping patterns would provide a more adequate solution than a systematic change in the start time of our high schools.

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: Sleep Patterns in Adolescents	Jaclyn Suffel	13:39:03 01/28/08 Mon