emotional literacy
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Emotional Literacy. An introduction. Emotional Literacy. Definition Recognising, understanding, appropriate expressing and effective handling of emotional states in ourselves and others. Put more simply…. I know what I feel I can say what I feel I am learning how to handle my feelings - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Emotional Literacy
An introduction
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Emotional Literacy
Definition
Recognising, understanding, appropriateexpressing and effective handling of
emotionalstates in ourselves and others.
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Put more simply…. I know what I feel I can say what I feel I am learning how to handle my feelings
I know how others feel I can say how others feel I am learning how to handle how they are
feeling.
And I can act accordingly.
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Where it’s come from
Brain research Psycho-neuroimmunology ( PNI) the study of
psychological effects on the immune system Educational Research Psychiatric Research Psychotherapy and social and cognitive
psychology
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Emotional Literacy Involves…..4 foundation beliefs
Positive relationships are vital for brain development and therefore learning
Behaviour is an expression of emotions Emotions affect both what and how learning takes
place Emotions cannot be separated from the body or the
mind.
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How does how we handle emotions hinder us?
Irrationality
Emotional HijacksSleep
Distractions Stress
Feeling Bad
Negative Patterns
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How does how we handle emotions help us?
Guide our thoughts/ decisions
Feeling Good
IntuitionWants, Likes and Needs
Motivation
Aliveness‘Flow’
Instincts: fear
Make decisions
Focus attention
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Introducing Emotional Literacy
By developing greater self awareness and awareness of others this can have a strong and positive impact on students and staff
- Enhancement of personal and interpersonal skills- Creation of emotionally literate relationships and
learning - Development of a socially / emotionally responsive
community
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Self-awareness Other awareness
Self-management Relationship management
Model of EL
Intrapersonal intelligence Interpersonal intelligence
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Emotional Intelligence is not
Personality
IQ
Just Being Nice
Letting it all Hang Out
Competencies
Navel Gazing
Liking Everyone
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Examples of Emotional Wellbeing in Action
Restorative practice Solutions oriented schools Nurture Groups Paths Seasons for Growth School Counsellor
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Wellbeing Audits
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Physiology – basic needs for human survival Safety and security – personal security Love and belonging – sense of belonging
and acceptance Self esteem –belief in yourself Social and emotional competence - relate
well to your own emotions and the emotions of others and act accordingly
Self actualisation – be the best you can be
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Confident Successful Responsible Effective
Mmmmmm sounds familiar!!!!!
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Indicates where there is good practice or gaps in provision for Emotional Wellbeing
Informs preparation of School Improvement Plan.