1. Emotions and learning

2. Prefrontal cortex Amygdala hippocampus

3. The brain

4. Amygdala – security guard
Why?
Because it protects us from danger (help us stay safe), BUT sometimes it makes
mistakes (TELL US THERE IS DANGER, WHEN IN REALITY THERE IS NONE).
INHIBITS the ability the think and reason! Because is just REACTS…..

5. What can we do to calm our amygdala?
Acknowledge your feelings
Give your brain TIME to process information : “Six Seconds Pause”, or count to 10.
Breathing
Movement (physical activity supports mental focus).
MINDFULNESS (thinking, attention, focus on the moment).
Listen to calming music while practicing breathing

6. PRACTICE exercise
Calm mind for 30 sec. to help settle down our mind and focus our attention.

7. THE EMOTION CONDUCTIVE OF LEARNING IS HAPPINESS
NOT CONDUCTIVE OF LEARNING:
FEAR
ANGER
DISGUST
SADNESS
NEGATIVE FEELINGS DIMINISH ATTENTION, MEMORY AND OVERALL LEARNING.