Understanding Emotions in the Classroom : Differentiating Teaching Strategies for Optimal Learning

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.

Claudia Marshall Shelton: As a teacher, school counselor, administrator and leadership development specialist, Claudia Marshall Shelton has developed and implemented school-wide strategies and curriculum focused on self-awareness and emotional learning that affect student academic performance, teacher satisfaction, school climate, and parent involvement in school life. Currently president of the Hopewell Company, which provides professional development, parent programs, and leadership development for schools and businesses throughout the country, Claudia regularly publishes articles, keynotes speeches and conducts training programs at universities including Columbia University, Teachers College and City University of New York. She holds M.A., M.B.A., and M.Ed. degrees and is a licensed and nationally certified professonal counselor.

Robin Stern: As an educator, psychotherapist, and psychological consultant, Robin Stern has developed and implemented programs to promote personal and professional growth through self-awareness in schools and businesses. She is adjunct associate professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Director of both The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, and Educators for Social Responsibility. Robin teaches and consults about social-emotional learning and digital technologies, as well as the psychology of leadership and the development of emotional competence. She also writes and speaks about ethical leadership and emotional intelligence, social-emotional development, and communication. She holds an M.A., and a Ph.D. in psychology.