Developing children's emotional intelligence / Shahnaz Bahman and Helen Maffini.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bahman, Shahnaz.

Contributor:

Maffini, Helen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning, Psychology of.

Classroom environment.

Emotional intelligence--Activity programs.

Emotional intelligence.

Physical Description:

x, 128 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Continuum International Pub. Group, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Today's world presents children with a wide-range of challenges that can hinder their personal and academic development. It is essential, therefore that as educators we equip children with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful not just academically but also in life. Although there is a real pressure for schools to meet academic standards it is possible for practitioners to stimulate emotional growth through everyday classroom activities. By carefully planning a curriculum that encourages children to explore their feelings through imaginative media and make-believe play, healthy e

Contents:

Contents; Preface; 1 The Big Picture; 2 Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Teacher; 3 Creating a Positive Learning Environment; 4 Setting the Stage for Learning; 5 Stress Relief; 6 Class Meetings; 7 Journal Writing; 8 Storytelling; 9 Powerful Poetry; 10 EQ through Songs and Music; 11 EQ through Drama; 12 EQ through Art; 13 Projects that Matter; 14 Home-School Links; 15 The Power of Reflection; 16 The Art of Observation; 17 Where to Start; References; Appendix: Emotional Literacy Bank; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [117]-120) and index.

ISBN:

0-8264-2404-X

1-282-87598-1

9786612875984

1-4411-7526-1

0826499740

9780826499745

OCLC:

682540733