Talking Emotions
Talking Emotions is a podcast centered on exploring theory, research, and practice on the importance of emotional growth. This podcast is for teenagers, young adults, and parents and mental health providers that support them. The goal is to explore important ideas to improve interpersonal relationships and personal well being.
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Talking Emotions
E3: Pedagogy of Joy
Tom James highlights different practices that influence his school's continued emphasis on a 'pedagogy of joy.' From his perspective as assistant division head, he explores ideas and practices to increase joy in schools.
Guest:
Tom James is the Assistant Division Head of High School at The Grace Church School in Manhattan, New York. He's an educator of 12th years, having taught math in public, charter, and independent schools. He has also served as a math department chair and DEI coordinator.
To read more on articles discussed in this conversation, please see titles below:
16:42 - Johnson, 2019 - Joy: a review of the literature and suggestions for future directions
23:25 - Jerrim, 2022 - The power of positive emotions? The link between young people’s positive and negative affect and performance in high-stakes examinations
23:50 - Valiente et al., 2012 - Linking Students’ Emotions and Academic Achievement: When and Why Emotions Matter
Journaling App noted by Tom James
48:12 - Day One - Journaling App
Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
Chris Keys: https://chriskeys.bandcamp.com/
To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit:
present-mind.org/podcast
To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit:
present-mind.org/podcast