INTEC trains employees in adolescent well-being and school climate

During the workshop led by Dr. Fabián Román, a specialist in neuroeducation, the teaching staff of the Social Sciences and Humanities Area learned key protocols to strengthen coexistence in educational spaces

SANTO DOMINGO. – Emotions, motivation, and the emotional climate of the classroom directly influence learning processes, stated the renowned neurologist, psychiatrist, and neuroeducation specialist. Fabián Román, during the workshop “Teenage well-being and school climate: actionable protocols”, organized by the Area of ​​Social Sciences and Humanities and the Marketing Department of Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC).

The training aimed at teaching staff in educational centers across the country was conducted with the objective of strengthening school coexistence and providing practical tools for emotional management within the classroom.

During the day, Román shared key knowledge about affective neuroscience, mental health, and neurodevelopment.  

“Learning is not a purely logical process; it is profoundly emotional,” the specialist emphasized, explaining that a well-being environment decreases brain alertness and activates the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for reasoning, attention, and knowledge consolidation.

The workshop also addressed the impact of emotions such as anger, fear, and sadness on student behavior, and the importance of identifying early warning signs to intervene before larger conflicts arise. Román emphasized that observable behavior is merely the “epiphenomenon” of internal emotional processes, and that teachers have a window of opportunity to provide positive support.

The meeting also delved into concepts such as resilience, strategies of emotional corregulationand the need to build trusting relationships between teachers and students. “Students need constant social feedback. Without it, they go from disorientation to anger and finally to anxiety,” the expert noted.

Participants reflected on the emotional realities of adolescents, the importance of avoiding stigmatization, and the responsibility of creating safe and stimulating learning environments. Representatives from educational institutions also shared their progress in emotional education and their collaboration with psychological support organizations.

The meeting included the presentation of Dr. Román's most recent book: “Neuroeducation: GPS for curious teachers”, a scientifically based guide to integrating neuroeducation into daily practice.

At the close of the workshop, Dalul Ordehi, dean of the Social Sciences and Humanities Area, expressed INTEC's interest in continuing to support educational centers in vocational guidance, teacher training and strengthening the school climate.