Large scale SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) experiments show that both classroom well-being and academic performances are related. [2] Students in SEL programs showed increased social and emotional skills as well as academic successes. [3] SEL is also supportive of ecological systems theory and self-determination theories, i.e. as related to classroom and education. [4]
When our youth do not feel connected to the classroom, to the teacher, nor to the school, the results are catastrophic. Struggling students show and anxiety and frustration, especially in testing situations.
We need to recognize that our brains are, indeed, wired to respond to (1) rewards and (2) threats. Threats will lead to either fight or flight responses, especially in the short-term or near-term.
According to one popular or proto-psychological theory, dating back to Hippocrates, there are roughly 4 major personality types.
Knowledge and understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of these personality types is claimed to help improve one's own success in applying emotional intelligence-related skills with the right people and in the right settings. It helps with advising and counseling as well as problem-solving for small and large firms and community groups. [Note: These four types are defined roughly in the same way by different researchers but are usually the same in practice.] There are analyticals, amiables, expressive and drivers.
(1) The "analyticals"--these students need facts, fairly specific instruction assistance, work best alone, do not meet deadlines well, need specific praise--not general praise, understand only specific criticism or critiques, and specific questions or requests, like "What do you think went wrong?" or "Show me an alternative".
(2) The "amiables"--usually do not know or do not have clarified goals, need more time to finish tasks, & need small dosages of information at a time to absorb more.
(3) The "expressive"--these are usually not focused, very bubbly, need reminders and repetitions, not the best with deadlines, work the best on teams, & enjoy regular praise.
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