Abstract
This study presents an empirical research on the identification and observation of the students’ manifestations under various circumstances of stress, among which: time pressure, unexpected exam, unknown examiner, overstrain, language. The research was conducted at the National Pedagogical College “Ştefan cel Mare” from Bacău and consisted in assisting and observing 26 lessons of Mathematics and 26 lessons of Information and Communication Technologies, involving a group of 126 middle-school students and 24 teachers of various specializations. The tests and questionnaires applied have shown the relevance of becoming aware of the impact of stress, as well as of finding ways to minimize its harmful secondary effects, as many diseases are highly associated with wrong responses, adaptation to stress, external factors, sanctions, failure of the adjustment process, which lead to the onset of illness or unhappiness. Regarding these problems, we are looking for solutions in the form of best teaching-learning strategies, in order to increase enthusiasm for school activities, decrease the number of school absences, control alcohol, coffee or drugs consumption. The 20 students in the third year from the Faculty of Mathematics, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, have conducted a research during their pedagogical practice included in their initial teacher training. The research has focused on emotional intelligence and implied direct observation of the students’ behaviour during an unannounced test at Mathematics, with the subsequent application of a questionnaire.
Highlights
This study supports us in understanding the challenges with which students are faced in their school life and the methods which may help them achieve higher performances without too many difficulties
This paper describes an experimental research on the effects of stress upon the students‟ attitude and learning by introducing stress factors in the learning experience
Our research aims at investigating the impact of applying stress factors to the building of learning attitudes and the relevance of using efficient learning strategies by the use of combinations of specific methods, techniques and procedures, in order to contribute significantly to the development of the students‟ thinking and the improvement of their mathematical results
Summary
This study supports us in understanding the challenges with which students are faced in their school life and the methods which may help them achieve higher performances without too many difficulties. We believe that a pleasant working atmosphere in initial situations could support the group in adapting to stressful situations and reach higher work efficiency levels. This paper describes an experimental research on the effects of stress upon the students‟ attitude and learning by introducing stress factors in the learning experience. Our research aims at investigating the impact of applying stress factors to the building of learning attitudes and the relevance of using efficient learning strategies by the use of combinations of specific methods, techniques and procedures, in order to contribute significantly to the development of the students‟ thinking and the improvement of their mathematical results. Analyse and describe a wide range of perspectives, the research team, consisting of 20 students from the Faculty of Mathematics, attending their initial teacher training programme, will apply tests and questionnaires at different moments during their teaching practice stage
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