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media type="custom" key="19256180" This video shows how recognizing that social and emotional parts of teaching are necessary and if the teachers try and take a little time for caring for the kids might increase the learning. Well for this school it had done just that. There was a morning meeting that the classes would have every morning. They would all put their chairs in a circle and talk about their feelings and their day so far and how they could go on for the day with positive attitudes. They discussed things such as bullying and how they can do things to prevent bullying. It's really about taking some time out and spending those moments with the students to promote a sense of caring and community. Having the day start out like this school does is effective. It is a calming talk with each other that sets the tone for their day! I have a Psychology degree and think that using a little psychology with students will benefit them tremendously. Learning to look beyond just teaching them the subjects and really accessing the student on a social and emotional level is the key to positive learning!