About the presenter
Nyla Baboolal is a career-driven and focused young woman, who aspires to always be her best. Graduated in the year 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Nyla sought employment with the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services, as a Social Welfare Advisor, a job she pursued for over five (5) years. While she enjoyed this job, as she was able to work with the elderly and the less fortunate, Nyla continued to strive towards achieving her academic goals, pursuing courses in Social Work, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Human Resources and is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, with emphasis in Community Counseling.
Presently, Nyla is employed with the Ministry of National Security as a Children Probation Officer II, a job she thoroughly enjoys as she is able to work with at-risk youth, who are before the Honorable Court for either committing criminal offenses or being in need of supervision. Nyla shares the belief that “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future” and aspires to one day, make a powerful impact in society.
Session Description
Academic burnout is a common phenomenon experienced by students in a college or university setting, which can lead to feelings of disillusionment, disengagement, and a sense of inadequacy, resulting in decreased academic performance, reduced motivation, and a loss of interest in learning (Schaufeli et al., 2002; & Zhang et al., 2007). The negative consequences of academic burnout can have a significant impact on a student’s mental and physical health, as well as their educational and career prospects. Students who experience academic burnout will not thrive academically and may be more likely to drop out or take longer to complete their degree programs (Levecque et al., 2017). While it is essential to recognize the warning signs and seek support from academic advisors or counselors to address the underlying causes of stress, little is known about the interplay of academic burnout and academic performance within the context of online college courses. To fill this research gap, a group of student researchers investigated the possible relationship between academic burnout and the academic performance of students post-COVID-19 at a tertiary-level institution in Trinidad and Tobago.