4. Anxiety in the Classroom Copy
4. Anxiety in the Classroom
This section explores:
how anxiety levels can fluctuate over the course of the day
how anxiety can look different in different people and situations
connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours
common behaviours associated with student anxiety
how anxiety can impact student learning
key concepts from the EASE lessons Helpful and Unhelpful Thinking and Taking Brave Steps
Meet Sidney
Sidney is in Grade 4 in Mr. Joseph’s class. Sidney has a hard time settling in to start tasks they consider ambiguous or challenging. In the following scenarios, consider what’s going on for Sidney throughout the day at school.
What thoughts and feelings might be fueling Sidney’s behaviours? What are some ways that Mr. Joseph could help Sidney cope?
Keep these four scenarios in mind as you work through the content in this section of the course.