A contribution to the 14th Biennial Conference on University of Education in Natural Resources, hosted in March 2022 by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's School of Natural Resources and College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Rebecca Franzen and students in NRES 483/683 Professional Development in Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Content is the property of the authors under the Creative Commons agreement.
Mindfulness minutes: Reducing anxiety in college courses
With the ongoing pandemic, intensifying political and social divide, and looming effects of climate change, college students are more anxious and stressed than ever. By incorporating just five minutes of mindfulness at the start of class, instructors can help students reduce their stress and be more focused and ready to learn. This #MyExperience video will share the story of one university class. What activities do the students engage in? How do students feel about the experience in the moment? How do the mindfulness moments seem to affect students throughout the week? Hear instructor and student voices regarding the experience and consider how you can help students develop lifelong skills in dealing with stressors.