Okay so I know haven't posted but here is the first podcast I have listened to. This was about choking when something big such as winning a big match comes up. This happens in every sport whenever pressure arises on winning something but this can be applied to education as well such as test taking. We all have had that one test where we had to study super hard and you knew everything there was to know about it before the test but as soon as it is handed to you your mind goes blank. Everybody chokes on something at one point in their life whether it is on a test or you're playing a big game. In order to combat this there are three skills that can be effective in order to help this. One skill is effective visualization. You must picture yourself completing the task at hand with the best possible outcome, don't picture yourself at rock bottom or else that is where you will end up. Have a positive outcome, have that chip on your shoulder like I've been here and done this and can accomplish the task at hand, I know the material required and can beat this thing. A second skill is positive referencing, think back on when you doing those flashcards and got all of them right, or when you aced the quiz that came right before this major test. Emotions shouldn't dictate so that you have a bad feeling about what is about to happen. Having positive emotions boost your confidence in that you know you can do this. Lastly is self belief. Self belief ties in with the second skill as it has to do with emotions somewhat. remember back to how you figured out how to accomplish that A on the quiz and then apply it. Apply what you learned and hold yourself accountable. Don't blame the teacher because you "weren't" taught something or it's "their" fault you didn't understand. By visualizing effectively, looking back to positive references, and having self belief, one should be able to beat "choking" and accomplish whatever is at hand.
Hope I did this right, not quite sure how to write about it. Sorry about it being a little lengthy!
I think everyone can relate to choking at some point or another in their life. The strategies you've mentioned are really good ideas, and I think could definitely help anyone who struggles with a big test or a big game.
ReplyDeleteI think this was a great post, and I enjoyed reading it. Wasn't too long for me because you had a clear point to make, and you wrote as much as you needed to in order to be clear. I'm looking forward to more posts from you. I think we can learn a lot from the coaching perspective.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Holly when she says everyone can relate to choking at some point in life. I think those are great methods and can help anyone, wheather it be in a game or a test. I really like the post and can't wait to see what else you find out in the pocast.
ReplyDeleteThe coaching perspective can be applied to classroom teaching as well to help motivate students. I agree with Holly also that everyone has had that "choking" moment in life and those are great methods to help with that feeling.
ReplyDeleteI love how you see the problem an give Encouraging advice.
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you connected the sport and coaching aspects to the classroom. I think that everyone has had this problem at least once in their lives, and it is really difficult to overcome. Having those steps to think about and to go through them mentally could really help a lot of student. Every teacher should be ready to give these steps to anyone who needs them.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post! I felt it iwas very deep and it sounds to me like you will be an awesome coach and motivator!
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