Sarah Rose Cavanagh's The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion explores how understanding and leveraging student emotions can enhance teaching and learning in higher education. The book draws upon affective science research to suggest practical strategies for educators. Cavanagh examines how emotions like interest, curiosity, anxiety, and motivation influence student engagement, memory, and persistence. She provides advice on creating a positive emotional climate, fostering student control and value in coursework, and managing negative emotions and classroom challenges. Ultimately, the book advocates for a more emotionally attuned pedagogical approach to create a more effective and fulfilling learning experience for both students and instructors.

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