Effective Teaching for Anxious Learners: Seen, Safe and Supported

This book aims to help teachers understand and support learners with anxiety by promoting a pedagogical perspective that recognizes anxiety as a learning difficulty and provides practical strategies for addressing it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 19 February 2024
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd

This book aims to transform learner anxiety from a mere pastoral concern to a pedagogical reality, empowering teachers in primary and secondary school settings to cultivate a fresh perspective and provide unwavering support to anxious learners who may exhibit challenging behaviors.

Within its pages, the book delves into the intricate relationship between anxiety and prevalent classroom issues such as unhelpful behavior, work avoidance, and learning loss. It advocates for a transformative philosophy that emphasizes teachers' role in supporting, rather than fixing, learners with anxiety and other mental health concerns by implementing effective pedagogical strategies.

Despite not being officially recognized as a learning difficulty, anxiety can profoundly impact a pupil's ability to learn. This book aims to shed light on the experiences of learners with anxiety, ensuring that they are seen, feel safe, and have their unique needs met within the school environment.

Written by a seasoned classroom teacher with extensive experience, this book is brimming with illustrations, quotations, and a delightful sense of humor. It offers ample opportunities for critical reflection, practical strategies, advice, and unwavering reassurance to teachers seeking to navigate the complexities of supporting anxious learners.

By embracing this book, educators will gain valuable insights into the neuroscience of anxiety, backed by relevant theory and research. They will learn to recognize behavior as a form of communication, fostering a deeper understanding of anxious pupils' capabilities and potential.

With its comprehensive approach, this book serves as a valuable resource for teachers, educators, and anyone passionate about creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all learners, regardless of their anxiety levels.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 172 x 247 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915713483