Stress Blocks Learning
STRESS BLOCKS LEARNING!
The focus should be on learning and understanding,
not on maintaining the appearance of being busy and
working hard. The stress and dissipated energy
associated with trying to maintain appearances
detract from focusing energy and enthusiasm on
learning.
Mental work is often quiet and
motionless, as when a student is casually looking at a
well placed educational poster on the classroom wall.
Often, a person deep in thought may have a "vacant"
expression and may be quiet and apparently at a low
energy state. Sometimes learning involves high
energy activities and discussions.
Though hard work, effort and professional behavior
should be rewarded, in my classes
the focus is on proficiency in the subject matter.
We will not be putting on a "show" in my classes
for administrators, parents or other visitors.
We'll be too busy learning!