Understanding Stress: An Introduction

• Vocational skills
• Special Education

Understanding Stress: An Introduction

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to state what is meant by stress.

Introduce the learning objective and explain the importance of understanding stress.

What do you already know about stress?

What is Stress?

Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

Explain the definition of stress and give examples of situations that can cause stress.

Types of Stress

There are three types of stress: acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress.

Describe the different types of stress and give examples of each type.

Poll: What Causes Your Stress?

Use the poll to share what causes your stress

Create a poll and ask each student to share what causes their stress. Discuss the results as a group.

Symptoms of Stress

Stress can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms, such as headaches, difficulty sleeping, and irritability.

Describe the symptoms of stress and ask students to identify any symptoms they have experienced.

Quiz: True or False?

Use the quiz to test your knowledge about stress.

Create a quiz with true or false questions about stress. Discuss the answers as a group.

Causes of Stress

Stress can be caused by a variety of factors, including work, relationships, and financial problems.

List the common causes of stress and ask students to share any additional causes they may have experienced.

Mind Map: Coping Methods

Use the mind map to brainstorm coping methods for stress.

Create a mind map with different coping methods for stress. Ask students to contribute their own ideas and discuss as a group.

Conclusion

Stress is a common experience that affects everyone differently. It's important to understand what causes stress and how to manage it.

Recap the main points of the lesson and encourage students to seek additional support if needed.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.