managing anxiety in a high performing classroom
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The Stress/Anxiety Dichotomy
Stress Anxiety
Short-TermPhysical Reaction (Release of Cortisol and Adrenaline)NeutralExtended presence can lead to health problems
Long-Term, Recurring (More Days than not)Physical effects mimic long term stressDefined as worrying disproportionately
Building our Growth Model: Stress as an AllyStress is a necessary stimulus to growth
Education will involve stress
Teach students how to embrace and use stress as an impetus to growth.
Mihaly Csikszentimihaly’s Work on Flow, Creativity and Fulfillment
Discussion Question #2
How do you help to manage the stress of children ( or model that management of your own stress)?
Discussion Question #3:
Describe your own interaction with your smartphone? How do you regulate the smartphone use in children?