The Impact of Emotion on Learning

by Shannon McKenzie

I was a great student up until the third grade when a negative experience with a teacher had a tremendous emotional impact on me. From that point on I slipped further and further behind in math and it wasn't until many years later, with one-on-one coaching, that I learned how I learn. As an adult educator I am motivated to create positive learning experiences for program participants by ensuring that the individual learning style is supported.

Although it is known that long-term or chronic stress can affect the brain’s learning and memory region, a study by UC Irvine researchers has discovered that short-term stress, lasting as little as a few hours, can impair brain-cell communication (memory). 

IdeaLearning Group programs strive to create safe, positive emotional experiences and minimize negative stress in learning.