W11 - The Power of 5-Minute Self-Regulation Strategies in the STEM Classroom

Program Abstract: This workshop serves as an introduction to a collaboration between an engineering educator and a student support service director to create a series of 5-minute interventions to introduce students to self-regulation techniques to promote the basic psychological needs (BPN) of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in a classroom environment. Recent studies indicate that even minimal social interactions between faculty and students can produce significant benefits, that are directly related to student success. This endeavor was embraced to de-normalize stress culture in the STEM classroom and supplant it with a culture of care and support from faculty and staff. STEM students are known for not seeking mental wellness support, so this effort brings the strategies to them in the STEM class. This interactive workshop will provide attendees with an opportunity to: practice the high-impact, small scale low cost interventions; ask questions; and discuss strategies for implementation on their campus.