The Effects of Emotions on Learning

1. Positive correlation between emotional awareness and teachers attitude and feedback

1.1. Students who were not aware of emotions required much more support and feedback from teacher

1.2. Teachers attitude and feedback is crucial to motivate and encourage students

2. Positive Correlation between emotional awareness and engagement in learning

2.1. Positive emotions: Joy

2.1.1. High levels of motivation

2.1.2. Strong Concentration

2.2. Negative Emotions

2.2.1. Sadness/Shame

2.2.1.1. Increased level of "boredom"

2.2.1.2. Increased disputes among members

2.2.1.3. decreased motivation

2.2.1.4. low sense of solidarity among peers

2.2.2. Anger/Frustratoin

2.2.2.1. lack of feeling of self confidence

2.2.3. Anxiety/Frustration

2.2.3.1. Felt unsafe

2.2.3.2. Able to maintain a minimum interest in activity

2.2.4. Sadness

2.2.4.1. able to receive and give suggestions

2.2.4.2. able to give opinions in a constructive way

2.2.4.3. able to maintain engagement

3. Positive correlation between emotional awareness and self regulation and learning outcome

3.1. Building a high degree of group solidarity and cohesion leads to increase trust and engagement

3.2. Having Emotional awareness of self and peers increases emotional competence