Understanding Performance States: Stress, Threat, and Rest

Adjusting to typical academic pressures can be challenging for most students; college is not without many high-stress moments that can affect students’ motivation, self-esteem, and academic performance.

To create the most supportive and effective learning environments, it is crucial that institutions understand motivation states and their impact on learning.

Watch this recent webinar with academic researchers from the nonprofit WGU Academy to learn more about the three performance states in the student learning experience, and how to apply and adjust effective performance strategies at any institution.

Omid Fotuhi, Ph.D.
Director of Learning Innovation
WGU Labs

Chelsea Barnett, M.Ed., M.S.
Director, Program and Product Innovation
WGU Academy

Reshma Gouravajhala, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
WGU Academy