“We are not passive recipients of stress,” Jamison explains. “We are active agents in our own stress response.” The stress we feel during difficult situations can provide us with fuel to meet the demands we face, says Jamison. For example, as the heart rate increases, it can help deliver more oxygen to the brain and … Read more
by Teaching staff The Internet loves many things. He loves cats, for example. Memes too. He loves videos, which means he loves YouTube. He loves recipes, Wikipedia, annoying misdiagnoses on WebMd, and, among other things (and getting to the point here), quotes. This is partly due to the brief nature of the quote, which matches … Read more
Zaki put it this way: “Optimism is telling our children: Don’t worry dear, it will be okay. First, we cannot guarantee it because we do not know what the future holds. Second, it leaves our children on the sidelines helplessly watching as they see things that may be difficult or harmful. By contrast, hope tells … Read more
There are many obstacles to overcome when running a business. Challenges are around every corner, and one wrong move could cost you. But what if you could remove some of these risks, especially when protecting your business assets? Whether it’s your physical equipment or your digital data, keeping everything secure can be daunting. But it … Read more
We make lasting connections through play, however The role of play in learning It’s an idea that still faces resistance. Part of the reason could be the tone. We like our learning serious, intentional, and academic. This is reflected in a parallel insistence on an outcome-based learning system where learning objectives are set and assessments … Read more
Thirty-seven percent of students who initially entered college through the Promise Scholarship Program earned a two-year college degree within three years, compared to just 11 percent of students who applied for the scholarship but never fulfilled its requirements, such as financial aid paperwork and service hours.* Tennessee expects that since its inception, the scholarship program … Read more
by Teaching staff What is learned helplessness? identification Learned helplessness is a psychological state in which, after repeated failure or negative experiences, a person believes that he or she has no control over the outcome of situations and stops trying to improve or change them. Here is an example of learned helplessness in the classroom. … Read more
However, when students lack background knowledge that may be able to relate to the new information presented, they may find it difficult to achieve a good understanding of the material. Additionally, students who are pressured to memorize information without truly understanding the material can hinder their learning in the future. Why? When students are asked … Read more
50 inspirational and motivational quotes by Teaching staff What are some of the most inspiring quotes about life? Well, that depends on what kind of inspiration you're looking for. Life quotes range across the human condition, from suffering to possibility, from hope to sacrifice, from love to loss. The best quotes about life are often … Read more
So, she and a group of her colleagues developed a new course, called Climate Resilience, which they offered for the first time at several UC campuses last spring. The goal is to turn students’ distress about the climate into collective action. Alexander signed up for the class and became a teaching assistant. The course offers … Read more