“How do my feelings affect my learning?” – A study into Year 4 pupils’ views on the relationship between their emotions and their academic success
Grace Hinton
(PGCE General Primary, 2021-2022)
email: graceellenrosehinton@gmail.com
Abstract
It is well documented that high levels of emotional intelligence are linked to greater academic achievement. However, there is a lack of research investigating this relationship in primary-aged children. Furthermore, there is also the need to investigate ways in which to support pupils in developing their emotional intelligence to promote positive wellbeing, with an essential source of evidence being through asking pupils themselves. Thus, through a mixed-methods approach, this research seeks to investigate the relationship between Year 4 pupils’ emotional intelligence and academic achievement, along with their perspectives on support within school to promote emotional intelligence, and in turn, positive wellbeing.
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Citation: Hinton, G. (2023).“How do my feelings affect my learning?” – A study into Year 4 pupils’ views on the relationship between their emotions and their academic success. Journal of Trainee Teacher Educational Research, Volume 14 pp. 281-304. https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.100012