managing emotions
it is very important tomanage the students emotions eapecially in a new enviornment. it is easy for them to lose control and not learn effectively.
Daniel,
This is a hard thing to do. Many of our reactions throughout a day are driven by emotions. To think that we have to be that mindful of this is important.
Philip Campbell
I think managing emotions is one of the most important skills in any workplace. Keeping emotions in check is crucial to be able to be a success at anything. If you let anger or fear or personal fellings get in the way you will fail.
I first acknowledge my emotional state if I cannot redirect my own energy, I have a backup plan that gets me back on track. I assign a quick redirect to the class for instance a quiz or a movie until I change my perceptions and energy to a positive direction for keeping control.
The students have actually looked to me to keep up the morale--and there have been some disappointed faces in my clinical group when I have failed to do this. I pick myself up and try to do better for them, because they are very special people who are trying to become better and change their lives.
It seems to be required on a daily basis. Sometimes the students come in emotional, with an attitude or just not relating to others. it seems like a major component is trying to teach them soft skills they can use in the classroom and in their future jobs. I try and lead by example and use examples (but it is not always easy).
Hands on teaching can evoke many emotions including much frustration if the student is not a tactile learner, so stress management is key in maintaining a positive teaching environment.
I have an assignment that is highly emotive, and I use it in my class so that students learn how to manage their emotions through writing. The Rogerian approach to writing is a great way to help students manage their emotions, as well.
Well put. I also believe that attitudes are contageous and as instructors it's our responsibility to keep up the morale. I'm sure we've seen cases where one bad apple can ruin the bunch.
I have learned success in managing students emotions is to make sure I have managed my own. Whatever has happen in my life before I enter the classroom I do not allow to be relevant. I always begin class with an above average upbeat attitude, greeting students,demonstrating I am happy to see them.
Stress management seems to be a key element in my experience with teaching in clinical/hands on settings. When other people are involved in the learning and not just the student, then the pressure to 'deliver' often is perceived as overwhelming.
I agree that what is in one's control over time management does aid in the reduction of stress, and therefore aids in controlling one's emotions.
I definitely agree with this statement and would like to add the importance of time management in the classroom as well as stress management. Both play a huge part in being a successful employee, student, and employer.
