If you want students to engage, don’t be afraid to get emotional

Applying emotion science allows us to motivate students and help them focus, pay attention and connect more deeply, says Flower Darby

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February 1, 2021

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Flower Darby

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#1 Submitted by frobinrobin_paid on February 2, 2021 - 11:50am

Great article, love it.

If you want students to engage, don’t be afraid to get emotional

Applying emotion science allows us to motivate students and help them focus, pay attention and connect more deeply, says Flower Darby

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