EI: IT’S THE REAL DEAL

A language/communication game-simulation module

for an Emotional Intelligence training program

Alexandra Helm-Correa

OTED 750

April 28, 2003

Course Description

assist in understanding EI;

A training Program designed to…

provide opportunities to apply concepts in practice;

Group and individual class work, videos, lecture, videos, presentations and technology-based training

Combines…

Course Justification

“Only a scattered handful of pioneering SEL (social and emotional learning) courses exist at the college or professional level…”

(Taken from the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations website, from Daniel Goleman’s book, The Emotionally Intelligent Workplace.

Target Audience

Adult population

Career Transition

Personal Interest

Professional Growth

TBT Justification

Blended Learning:

Curriculum broken down into modules

Includes classroom and internet-based training

Allows for individual learning

Non-threatening environment

Game/Simulation Description

A game framework overlaid onto three sections

Personal EI assessment

EI simulations based upon assessment results

Assessment results / Optional simulations

Closed structure – language/communication

ScopeFocuses on the five competencies of EI:

1. Self-Awareness

2. Self-Regulation

3. Motivation

4. Empathy

5. Social Skills

Scope continued

Personal assessment – Simulation – Feedback

Low-Fidelity

Constraints

a. Budget

b. Personnel

c. Time

Learning Objectives

Describe EI

Identify the five EI competencies and their related factors

Apply EI skills effectively

Recognize EI personal strengths and weaknesses

MODEL

Trainee introduced to virtual announcer and host; Learning

objectives and instructions provided

Trainee selects a “curtain” from three provided on the

screen to begin training.

Welcome Contestant to EI: The Real

Deal!

Let’s PlayWhat’s your EI?

(Personal Assessmen

t)INCORRECT

CHOICEINCORRECT

CHOICECORRECT CHOICE

Self-awareness Self-regulation Motivation Empathy Social Skills

Simulations based upon trainee assessment

Simulations developed and chosen based upon each competency

Zonking produces floating Monty and knowledge

question

Trainee receives feedback regarding assessment and can print it for

reference during post-simulation activities.

Post-Simulation

Trainer-Trainee Conference

Discuss perceptions of performance as well as strengths and weaknesses.

Discuss decisions made; provide opportunity for reflection.

Provide possible follow-up activities.

Thank you.