Hailey Schramm

Emotions are multifaceted and extremely complex, yet simple and awareness-inducing at the same time. Frequently, emotions feel overwhelming, and can be frustrating because sometimes, there is no recognized reason for why people feel the way they do. Emotions are intricate, ever-changing states of being that are often reflective of our situation within the world (Nussbaum, 2004). Does this make affective labeling important to our psychological well-being? In this paper, I argue that affective labeling is, in fact, beneficial, and the best way to do this is by using the emotional continuum. The emotional continuum is currently used as a diagnostic tool but could be a valuable asset when attempting to identify and work through emotional states. Sadness and contentment will be evaluated as part of the emotional continuum as well as how they present in real life. I will argue that contentment and sadness are much more closely related than most might think – contentment provides a certain type of way-station which permits other emotions to be felt more readily, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the emotional continuum. This transition from one emotion to another can be facilitated using a variety of tools like writing, journaling, or meditation (Arch & Craske, 2006). Application of tools like these can be an effective step in emotional self-regulation.

This was a presentation I gave to a teacher who was hanging a confederate flag in their classroom as I walked by one day. This resource lists reasons why people may or may not hang the confederate flag in their classrooms. Almost every position is backed up by an empirical article.

Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) is the practice by which educators consider the multiple positionalities of themselves and the students they teach in relation to the material being taught. This study will ask the following research question: What impact has CRT had on education and what are its prospects for the future? As a result, this paper will examine the basics of CRT, those who have contributed to its scholarship, the connection of CRT to other educational psychology concepts, the impact of CRT on current classroom culture, and how CRT can be used more holistically in education in the future. In short, CRT is beneficial for all students, teachers, and parents as it increases self-awareness and empathy, as well as promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom. The file was too big to link on this page, so reach out to me (hailey.schramm1@gmail.com) if you are interested in reading or talking about my paper!