For Elmer, the protagonist of the Spanish series The Gardener , killing is as easy as planting petunias, since a childhood accident deprived him of feelings. Is it possible that physical changes in the brain activate or deactivate our ability to feel? The answer is yes: a brain injury not only affects speech or the mobility of […] … learn more→

We know that without emotion there is no learning , but what role do emotions play in educational leadership? Although the concept of emotional intelligence began to be researched in the 1990s by authors such as Peter Salovey and Daniel Goleman , its application in education has gained momentum in the last decade. What once seemed “soft” or accessory is now revealed as the […] … learn more→

Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an upcoming event that you couldn’t concentrate for days? These types of emotions are unpleasant to experience and can even feel overwhelming. People often try to avoid them, suppress them or ignore […] … learn more→

After having been ignored for a long time, because they were considered harmful and contrary to reason , emotions are now experiencing renewed interest both among the general public and in the context of research. By showing that emotions and cognition are inseparable, Damasio has given back their letters of nobility to emotions in the educational context. Since the late […] … learn more→

Multiple advances in various fields, especially in the neurosciences, have greatly expanded our understanding of emotions. But, despite this, in our culture we still tend to distinguish between two sides of the same coin: on one side is reason, knowledge, serenity, goodness… and on the opposite side are passions, error, debauchery, evil. Aristotle already told us that […] … learn more→

Australian universities enrol thousands of people to become teachers. Some who choose to study education are motivated by a desire to make a difference to the lives of young people, while others are looking for job security and intellectual fulfilment. A course in education encompasses a broad range of cognitive and technical skills aligned to professional teacher standards. Yet, […] … learn more→