Understanding Emotions in the Classroom

Do you understand how emotions affect your classroom? Have you ever had to "cool down" in class so that you didn't yell at a student? Has a student's sudden progress ever inspired you? Have you ever been so upset after dealing with a difficult parent that you couldn't concentrate? This book will help you better understand how to deal with these and other everyday classroom experiences where effective management of emotions--both yours and the students--can play a critical role in fostering emotional well being and academic performance. Your increased understanding of emotions and the exercises contained within this valuable resource will impact on the teaching-learning process.