#40 - 8 Ways to Lower Student Anxiety in World Language Class

About this episode

The episode discusses ways to reduce student anxiety in world language classrooms and offers practical strategies for teachers.

Send us Fan Mail Asking students to speak in a new language can feel like asking them to step on stage without a script. We dig into why anxiety hits world language classrooms harder than most, then share nine practical ways to make participation feel safe, predictable, and—dare we say—enjoyable. Drawing on resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the International OCD Foundation, we translate research into clear moves you can use tomorrow: stable routines, visible agendas, partn...

People in this episode

Host: Devon Gunning

Topics covered

• student anxiety
• world language class
• participation strategies
• classroom environment
• language learning

Keywords

• student anxiety
• language learning
• classroom strategies
• participation
• teaching methods

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Academy of Pediatrics, International OCD Foundation

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