Emotional Literacy

Emotional intelligence – our potential to be aware of and manage emotional states Emotional literacy – the practice of doing this. Emotional intelligence in action.

Emotional Literacy - Definition -  Recognising, understanding, appropriately expressing and effectively handling emotional states in ourselves and others.

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.

The Training  Measuring our own emotional intelligence  Strategies to develop EI and reduce stress  Developing EI in pupils

EI Profile : Self Regard  Degree to which we accept and value ourselves  Essential for health, happiness and success  High self regard enables us to understand and accept others  High self regard gives us the strength to welcome negative feedback

Developing Self regard  Talk to yourself  You already do – times each day  Self talk cycle  Self talk reinforces our self belief and self image  Self belief affects our performance  Our performance impacts on our self talk

Negative Self Talk  I’m hopeless at this  I’m mad at myself  I can’t do that  Strategy  Don’t cut it out !  Replace it !

Positive Self Talk  Talk to yourself in the positive, supportive and appreciative way you talk to other people  I’ve made a good job of this  I’m good at this  I can do this  Be consistent for 3 weeks  Negative self talk will have withered away

Don’t accept put-downs  Avoid people who are prone to this  Tell the person that it’s not true  Tell yourself that it’s not true

Accept Appreciation  Don’t be embarrassed  Maintain eye contact  Don’t reject it  Enjoy the moment – savour it