Stress’s Impact on Children’s Learning

Fridays @ EBD, reading from What Did You Ask At School Today? by Kamala Mukunda: The meeting began with a discussion on how stress affects children’s academic performance and emotional well-being, with participants sharing personal experiences of being punished for poor academic performance and exploring various risk factors that contribute to emotional difficulties in children. The conversation then shifted to educational challenges faced by first-generation learners in Banjarjour, where parents lack the necessary resources to support their children’s education. The conversation ended with suggestions to connect the Jaabaz Kishori project with Retreat plans and to invite girls from each village to participate, which were acknowledged as important initiatives. Summary Stress’s Impact on Children’s Learning The discussion focused on the impact of stress on children’s academic performance and emotional well-being. Neelashi explained how stress affects memory formation and highlighted the adverse effects of chronic stress on the developing brain. The group shared personal experiences of being punished or scolded for poor academic performance, with Jugjiv and Minakshi recounting instances of detention and parental expectations. Neelashi emphasised that stress is not beneficial for academic achievement and outlined various risk factors that can lead to emotional difficulties in children, including family difficulties, ecological factors, and school practices. The conversation concluded with a call to action for teachers to recognise and address these risk factors to support students’ emotional and academic development. Supporting First-Gen Learners in Bandarjud The discussion focused on the educational challenges faced by first-generation learners in Banjarjour, where parents lack the time and resources to support their children’s education, including basic skills such as holding a pencil. Akanksha suggested connecting the Jabas Kishore project with retreat plans by inviting two girls from each village to participate, either by selling local items or joining the retreat activities. Neelashi acknowledged the importance of these points and mentioned that Juji would take note of the suggestions. AI-generated content may be inaccurate or misleading. Always check for accuracy.