Search the World's Largest Database of Information Science & Technology Terms & Definitions
InfInfoScipedia LogoScipedia
A Free Service of IGI Global Publishing House
Below please find a list of definitions for the term that
you selected from multiple scholarly research resources.

What is Emotionally Sound Instruction

Chapter 21
Handbook of Research on Synthetic Emotions and Sociable Robotics: New Applications in Affective Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Emotionally sound instruction promotes learning and teaching strategies with increased positive and decreased negative emotions. Emotionally sound instruction also may integrate some frustration and imbalance, which is part of the challenge and beneficial for the learning process. It also may contribute to the creation of a sense of community within a learning environment by influencing learner-to-learner interactions.
Published in Chapter:
Computer-Based Learning Environments with Emotional Agents
Dorel Gorga (University of Geneva, Switzerland) and Daniel K. Schneider (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 29
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-354-8.ch021
Abstract
The purpose of this contribution is to discuss conceptual issues and challenges related to the integration of emotional agents in the design of computer-based learning environments and to propose a framework for the discussion of future research. We review some emotion theories and computational models that have been developed in cognitive science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We then will discuss some basic principles pertaining to motivation and emotion in instructional design. Grounded on these principles, we then shall present the state of the art of integrating emotions into the design of educational systems, and notably examine how to create intelligent emotional agents that enhance interaction with users. We will introduce the concept of “socio-emotional climate” as an evaluative indicator of the diversity of desirable interactions within a computer-based learning environment. We formulate the conjecture that a socio-emotional climate capable of enhancing learner motivation, self-assessment and self-motivation could be developed through the use of various socio-emotional agents.
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
eContent Pro Discount Banner
InfoSci OnDemandECP Editorial ServicesAGOSR