My teacher sits behind me to monitor my work, and it makes me really anxious. I’ve tried asking her to move, but she doesn’t seem to hear me. I struggle with a fear of being watched, which only adds to my unease.
Should Class Participation Be Graded on Speaking Alone? As a student who tends to be more reserved, the pressure to engage in classroom discussions can be daunting. I often find myself grappling with anxiety at the mere thought of speaking up in a group setting. This has been a recurring theme in my educational journey, […]
Help me survive music class! 🎶 I’m really struggling with instruments—like, really struggling. My lack of enthusiasm for playing and having weak hands make music class feel like a nightmare. I can hold my own when it comes to singing, but there’s another girl in my group who always wants the spotlight, plus someone else […]
Post: A History Teacher Impacted My Friend’s Life I want to share an experience that has really affected my friend and me. We’re both Christians, and last year in 10th grade, we had a history teacher who said something alarming. During a unit on Rome, she stated, “I know this is against SCPS policy, but […]
It sounds really tough to have that kind of anxiety while trying to focus on your work. Have you talked to your teacher about how her sitting behind you makes you feel? Sometimes, expressing your feelings can help find a solution. If it’s really bothering you, maybe you could ask to sit somewhere else in the class where you feel more comfortable. You deserve to feel at ease while you’re learning!