The Role of Students Needs

I think the phrase "emotions trump learning" is where the student's emotions are stopping them from learning. If they can't feel safe in my classroom then their fearful emotions are going to block out their learning in the classroom. I know from my experience that if I didn't feel comfortable, I didn't end up paying much attention in the classroom. My emotions usually got the best of me. I can see where students' emotions will always trump learning anything. If we as teachers don't see the student's needs, we can't help them accomplish or achieve all that they want to. We need to attend to all students needs emotionally as much as we can and help them to come out on top!