"Decreasing stress and anxiety among students" by Jamela Shaban

Decreasing stress and anxiety among students

Jamela Shaban, California State University, Monterey Bay

Capstone Project (B.A.) Liberal Studies Department

Abstract

Researchers link stress and anxiety in students to a decrease and lack of attention in the classroom resulting in poor performance. I chose to research this point further in order to develop an improved environment for a students' success. For my project I am going to be working with a third grade teacher at McKinnon Elementary School in Salinas. I will create a booklet filled with activities that the teacher can do with her students as well as a DVD containing several yoga poses to help reduce stress and anxiety in the classroom. My goal is to create a stress free environment so students can get the most out of their education.