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Record Nr.

UNINA9910823873103321

Autore

Bahman Shahnaz

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

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

ISBN

0-8264-2404-X

1-282-87598-1

9786612875984

1-4411-7526-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (139 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MaffiniHelen

Disciplina

370.15/34

Soggetti

Learning, Psychology of

Classroom environment

Emotional intelligence - Activity programs

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

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

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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