Analysis of cellular and molecular biomechanical correlates in emotional response monitoring via biosensors and their impact on teaching strategy modification in Japanese language instruction
Abstract
Emotion states have a significant impact on language acquisition and learning outcomes. In Japanese language teaching, traditional strategies often overlook students' emotional responses, which can lead to stress and disengagement, affecting performance. To address this, the study focuses on incorporating bio-sensor-based emotional reaction monitoring. At the cellular and molecular biomechanical level, emotions can trigger a cascade of physiological changes. For example, stress can activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to the release of stress hormones like cortisol. These hormonal changes can affect neurotransmitter systems and cellular signaling pathways in the brain, influencing cognitive functions related to language learning. During Japanese language sessions, teachers' emotional states are recorded using surveys and EEG monitoring. The EEG signals can provide insights into the neural activity and related cellular and molecular events. Participants are divided into experimental and control groups. In the experimental group, teaching strategies are adjusted based on emotional monitoring data. The Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) model classifier is used for EEG signal feature selection to create a stress level identification model. This model can help in understanding the cellular and molecular correlates of stress during teaching. Statistical analysis evaluates the relationship between EEG features and stress levels, as well as the effectiveness of adjusted teaching strategies. Tailored teaching strategies based on these insights can enhance teacher resilience and improve the classroom environment. By considering the cellular and molecular biomechanical aspects of emotions, the study aims to improve teacher well-being and student learning experiences, leading to more effective Japanese language instruction.
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