Katey just published a report revealing how undergraduate biology courses, despite boosting learning through active participation, may inadvertently heighten fear of failure, fear of negative evaluation, and fear of isolation. They found frequent low-stakes assessments and peer-based activities can create stressful learning environments for some students.
To reduce anxiety while maintaining student engagement, they offer solutions, including: normalizing mental health discussions in class, carefully structuring participation activities, and teaching coping methods (e.g., brief mindfulness exercises) to help foster supportive learning environments for biology undergraduates.
Read it here! Meeting report: an interdisciplinary approach to addressing anxiety in undergraduate active learning biology courses
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