GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Under the provisions of the regulations for the degree

MASTER OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

on

Monday, April 22, 2024 

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST

West Architecture -Room 250

Yaoqi Li

will present a thesis defense entitled,

"Design for Family-Based Social Emotional Learning in Chinese Settings." 

Advisor:

Dr. EunSook Kwon, Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design

Committee:

Dr. Leandro Miletto Tonetto, Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design

Dr. Hyun Joo Oh,  Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design & Interactive Computing

Faculty and students are invited to attend this presentation.

Abstract

This study addresses the limited awareness and implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) within family education in China, particularly among families with children aged six to eleven. Through the survey and focus group, it was revealed that while Chinese parents acknowledge the importance of SEL, they struggle with effective emotional communication with their children. In response, we developed EmoNnect, a family-based SEL tool based on Game-Based Learning (GBL) theory. EmoNnect aims to enhance familial connections and SEL practice through activities tailored to China’s cultural context. The study highlights the importance of integrating cultural sensitivity into educational tools, offering valuable insights for promoting SEL in diverse cultural settings.