To investigate the role of positive emotion in education, we have reviewed the previous studies on positive
emotion, learning and motivation. In the present study, we examined the definition of positive emotion, and
influences of positive emotion on cognition, creativity, social relationship, psychological resource such as life
satisfaction, and interactive relationship among positive emotion, motivation and learning. To investigate the role of
positive emotion on motivation and learning more scientifically, we examined the recent results of neuroscience. In
other words, we have reviewed diverse research on positive emotion, learning and motivation based on brain-based
learning. We also examined the research of autonomy-supportive environment as the specific example of improving
positive emotion. As one of the most effective methods for emotional education, we discussed brain-based learning,
the new research field. As the future prospects, we discussed the implications, possibilities and limitations of
brain-based learning.