Student’s Emotion: The Power of Emotion Education in School

Abstract

This chapter gives an overview of the critical relationship between students’ emotion and school education. Studies show that our emotional system is a complex, widely distributed and defines our basic personality early in life. The unique blending of biology and psychology of emotion promises to suggest powerful educational application. Schools pose a challenging place for students. In addition to the rigors of academic studies, students are also faced with a variety of emotional issues. These issues may range from their social-emotional development, relationships with teachers, peers, parents, and other members of the society, personality and attitude development, and thought patterns. Many students have experienced that the current education system and its curriculum do not fully support their social-emotional development. Oftentimes students are suffered and diagnosed with serious emotional problems. These issues undoubtedly influence the students’ academic performance, behavior, and emotion well-being. Empathetic, supportive attachments and relationships in school are essential to optimize brain development, cognitive functioning and social-emotional development. Given this assumption, children need a combination of intellectual skills, motivational qualities, and socio-emotional skills to succeed in life. The influence of dyadic child–teacher interaction offers a fair opportunity for children’s emotional development.