Evidence-Based Practices for Reducing Student Anxiety in the Classroom

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Evidence-Based Practices for Reducing Student Anxiety in the Classroom

Since the pandemic, students’ stress levels have risen dramatically. Given that chronic stress can negatively affect students’ ability to learn and be successful in the classroom, it benefits faculty to learn how to recognize student stress and respond by teaching with compassion. In this interactive workshop, participants learn evidence-based strategies from the fields of educational psychology and neuroscience that provide practical tools for communication, rapport building, social interactions, self-regulation, and academic support.

By the end of this workshop, participants are able to:

1. Recognize the effects of anxiety on students’ academic and interpersonal behavior.
2. Identify compassionate andragogical strategies to foster communication and rapport.
3. Identify academic strategies that reduce student anxiety and enhance learning.

Silke Morin, Associate Professor, Biology, and Assistant Department Chair for Student Relations, Austin Community College