rebecca collie

Student stressed about Year 12 exams

Key to reduced anxiety and exam success is creating a study environment where students can thrive, says a UNSW Sydney educational psychology researcher.

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It’s not enough to simply reduce poor working conditions. We must create supportive working environments where teachers can thrive.

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High-stress schools undermine teachers’ commitment and risk losing even more from the profession. But schools can take steps to reduce the causes of stress.

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UNSW study shows positive teacher-student relationships impact students’ performance.

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Students with well-developed and adaptive social and emotional behaviours are most likely to excel in school, according to UNSW researchers in educational psychology.