KNOWING AND INTERPRETING STUDENTS' EMOTIONS IN A PANDEMIC CONTEXT USING BRAIN WAVES

Abstract

Knowledge of development stages in correlation with biological and psychological age is an indispensable element in ensuring an efficient teaching activity. Starting from the idea that the experiences lived during childhood and adolescence influence the behavior of the future young adult we focus on the causes that led to the installation of a certain type of behavior. Teachers in the university environment report visible differences in behavior between students of different ages. These differences need to be carefully considered, as they can guide the teacher towards an appropriate approach to the student's learning style. A special category is represented by middle-aged students. They are easily distinguished by the independent spirit, being self-controlled individuals who consider that they are distinguished from their younger colleagues by the experience accumulated during their life. The behavior adopted by these students is correlated with the presence of medium frequency Beta brain waves that define a relaxed learning style. Also, the way middle-aged students perceive the educational process differs from that of younger students, because they tend to focus on the practical component, while younger students focus more on the theoretical component. The behavior of young students is correlated with the presence of high-frequency Beta brain waves, the situation in which many chemicals are produced in the body caused by high levels of stress. Maintaining this condition for a long time has harmful effects on the whole body, producing major imbalances both mentally and physically.

Keywords

• covid-19 pandemic
• brain waves
• levels of stress
• the educational process
• students