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Effective Teaching for Anxious Learners
Academy 21
Created on January 23, 2024
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Effective Teaching for Anxious Learners
SEEN
SAFE
SUPPORTED
A Teacher's Handbook
written & illustrated by Lilian Surgeson
much like this trailer....
Before COVID-19
we were experiencing unprecidented levels of classroom anxiety
Since COVID
anxiety levels have risen to crisis point
This has been reflected in attendence
and behaviour ...
Teachers have been left to pick up the pieces
without access to the information, skills and training that they need
Seen
Identify anxious learners in your classroom
Seen
Understand how anxiety affects the brain
Seen
Recognise behaviours that are likely to be rooted in anxiety
Seen
- Primary & Secondary
- Infographics and Illustrations
- Easy to access information
Illuminate key ideas in detail
Lightbulb moments
Fight
SAFE
Understand the connection between Maslow's heirarchy, fight or flight behaviour and your classroom
Flight
Freeze
SAFE
Find out what anxious learners wish their teachers knew
SAFE
Develop a mindset that will help you to anxiety-proof yourself, your lessons and your classroom
Top Tips
SAFE
- Tried and tested strategies
- Relatable quotes and friendly tone
- Practical tips and tweaks
Understand the power of early teacher intervention
SUPPORTED
Consider the learning needs of anxious learners in your planning - both short and long term
SUPPORTED
Employ pedagogical strategies to support and engage anxious learners
SUPPORTED
Reflective Questions
To promote critical thinking
- Pedagogical and behaviourial strategies
- Tools for reflective professional practice
- Suggestions for long term planning and support strategies