Discover the Art of Teaching & Emotions - Interview with Ryder Delaloye, Associate Director for SEE Learning®
Mr. Ryder Delaloye is Associate Director of the SEE Learning® (Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning) Program at the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassionate Ethics at Emory University, Atlanta, US. Ryder's experience as a…
Mr. Ryder Delaloye is Associate Director of the SEE Learning® (Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning) Program at the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassionate Ethics at Emory University, Atlanta, US. Ryder's experience as a teacher spans from 2nd grade through university. He has taught in public and private schools and universities both in the US and internationally. Ryder believes that education is a vehicle for interpersonal growth and societal change.
On June 5 and 6, he will come to Bucharest as a speaker at the "Learning Tapestry" conference which will take place at the FACE Convention Center and other locations. Details & tickets here.
From your professional experience, studies, and insights, what students need the most in order to feel happy and successful in life and career?
Students need to feel inspired and have a sense of purpose. Purpose can come in many forms but typically coincides with having a sense of agency and impact. The ability to navigate life’s challenges is agency and the feeling that you are making a difference is related to your perceived impact. Helping students to cultivate the tools and inner resources they need to have agency and impact is what is most important for the future generation concerning their personal lives and careers. Fostering positive relationships is the most important skill students need to feel happy and experience success in their lives and careers.
The development of the skills contained within SEE Learning such as awareness, self-compassion, impulse control, and empathy are highly correlated with lifetime success measures such as college attendance, home ownership, employment rates, or lifetime earnings.
What role does emotional intelligence play in the learning process?
Real learning is an emotional journey. Interest, excitement, and engagement not only feel good but also help us to learn and remember. The development of social, emotional, and ethical skills is critical for future success. If you think that is not true, ask yourself what you remember from high school, especially from the classes or teachers you found boring.
Research done by Nobel Prize-winning Economist James Heckman demonstrates that if we invest in the development of “soft skills” contained within SEE Learning® we will see significant returns on that investment in the form of social, economic, health, and educational outcomes. This overall benefit is not only good for individuals but for society as a whole.
