Emotion and Well-being in Learning

Research theme

We explore how emotional experiences such as anxiety, confidence, motivation, and uncertainty influence learning (and how could they be leveraged to promote effective learning).

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Projects

Mindful Math Tutor
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Mindful Math Tutor

Math anxiety is a widespread issue that affects students’ emotional well-being and math learning. Yet, existing systems for math learning do not address the need […]

ITSemotion regulation
Team
Mirella Hladký
Vera Rief
Shintaro Sato
Minju Yoo
Stephanie Heel
Prof. Dr. Tomohiro Nagashima
Mirella, Vera, Shintaro, Minju, Stephanie, Prof.
Gyaru*Mindful Math Learning
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Gyaru*Mindful Math Learning

Learning math can be challenging, boring, or perhaps scary. Traditional intelligent tutors offer cognitive support, but they don’t provide sufficient support that addresses students’ anxiety […]

algebraemotion regulation
Team
Mirella Hladký
Vera Rief
MI
Shintaro Sato
Prof. Dr. Tomohiro Nagashima
Mirella, Vera, Momoka, Shintaro, Prof.
Fallible AI tutoring
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Fallible AI tutoring

Using LLMs for tutoring poses several critical risks — most notably, hallucinations. But what if we leverage the feeling of uncertainty around whether and how […]

SRLAI
Team
Sina Elahi Manesh
Dr. Bingyi Han
Prof. Dr. Tomohiro Nagashima
Sina, Dr., Prof.

People

Lab members connected to projects in this theme.

Mirella Hladký
PhD student
Vera Rief
Master's student
Shintaro Sato
PhD student
Minju Yoo
Intern
MI
Momoka Ikegami (Komazawa U)
Sina Elahi Manesh
PhD student (RIL student)

Publications

Publications linked directly to these projects or sharing their research topics.