Cultivating Connection in a Course Setting
An important lesson I learned over the years while teaching in academia is that kindness and connection matter in a course. Showing up for students
Stacy Roth
September 14, 2022
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Stacy Roth
Helping Students Create a Daily Practice of Self-Connection
With the uncertainty in future university practices brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is certain: Helping students develop the skills to tend to their
Stacy Roth
January 22, 2021
State of Mind in the College Classroom
There’s a mental health crisis on today’s college campuses. According to research conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness: one in four college students have a diagnosable illness, 40 percent do not seek help, 80 percent feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities, and 50 percent have become so anxious that they struggle in school.
Stacy Roth
November 26, 2018
The Key Ingredients to Students’ Success in a College Course
It is very rewarding personally and professionally to teach psychology in higher education. As I reflect on teaching and working with students, I am mindful of the five key ingredients I have found to be valuable to their success in a course.
The first ingredient is creating a trusting, safe, and respectful learning environment for students to thrive. When students feel comfortable in their learning environment, they feel confident to express their ideas, ask questions, and connect with the course in a meaningful way.
Stacy Roth
September 8, 2017