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Chalk & Talk

Ep 14. Stress and learning with Dan Rosen

Aug 11, 2023
54:54
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Join Anna Stokke in discussion with Dr. Dan Rosen, a teacher and school leader, as they explore the impact of stress on learning. They discuss the biology of stress, misconceptions about stress, and strategies for minimizing stress in high-stakes assessments. They also address the relationship between stress and test-taking, the drawbacks of student participation methods, and the role of stress in learning and exam preparation.
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  • Stress can enhance learning during the encoding stage but hinder recall during retrieval.
  • Understanding the biology of stress and individual differences in stress responses is important.

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Stress and its Impact on Learning

Stress and its effects on learning are discussed in this podcast episode. Dr. Dan Rosen, a teacher and school leader, shares insights on the biology of stress, the difference between anxiety and stress, triggers of stress in the classroom, misconceptions about stress, and strategies to minimize stress during high-stakes assessments. It is emphasized that stress during the encoding stage can actually enhance learning, while stress during the retrieval phase hinders recall. Strategies such as low-stakes retrieval practice and clear guidelines for behavior and consequences are suggested to alleviate stress and create a supportive learning environment. Cold calling and peer assessment are discussed as potential stressors, with the importance of a positive classroom culture highlighted.

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