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:
Silke Morin, Associate Professor, Biology, and Assistant Department Chair for Student Relations, Austin Community College
Silke Morin is an Associate Professor of Biology at Austin Community College (ACC), where she also serves as the Faculty Lead of ACC’s Teaching and Learning Academy and works on many faculty development projects focused on building community in the classroom and engaging compassionately with students. In addition to her academic work, Silke is a licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor with a trauma-focused private practice. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wellesley College, a master’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Texas at Austin, and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Lamar University.
Step Together: Inspire, Empower, and Lead Positively - Preconference Seminar Ticket
