
Episode #25
Teacher Challenge #5: "My teacher teaches me how to respond under pressure."
<p>Staying calm under pressure is itself a comfort-zone move, and this episode closes out the Challenge pillar by treating it as a trainable skill rather than an innate trait. You'll hear why pressure shows up everywhere, a pop quiz, a big presentation, a tough moment outside class, and why your classroom can be the low-stakes training ground where students practice thinking on their feet before the pressure gets real. This episode covers reflecting with students after high-pressure moments on what helped, and giving them chances to lead discussions under timed, low-stakes conditions. Two strategies to grow: "Show Call," publicly...

