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67.020 - Promises and Challenges of Studying Physiological Processes in Academic Settings

Mon, April 8, 4:10 to 5:40pm, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Floor: Mezzanine, Birchwood Ballroom

Session Type: Symposium

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There is a growing interest in applying physiological measures (e.g., heart rate, electrodermal activity/skin conductance or salivary samples) in educational research. However, the promises of these measures as a proxy for emotional processes are still questioned, and it remains a challenge to interpret the findings in relation to existing research and educational theories. Using different types of physiological measures across different learning environments, the contributions in this symposium address these promises and challenges. The researchers will share their experiences with data-collection and -analyses, their results, and future directions. Insight from these studies can help advance physiological research in education and could provide a deeper understanding of the role of emotional processes in learning and instruction.

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