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Author Park, James

Title The Emotional Literacy Handbook : a Guide for Schools
Published Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2004

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Description 1 online resource (152 pages)
Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Case studies; Introduction; Chapter 1 Emotional literacy basics; The rationale for emotional literacy; The ambitions of an emotionally literate school; Four schools in search of emotional literacy; Arguments for the sceptical; What is it about emotions?; Emotional literacy and emotionally literate schools; Reasons for taking emotional literacy seriously; Chapter 2 Elements; Developing a language for feelings; Reflecting on feelings; Taking an interest in what people are feeling; Engaging in dialogue; Evolving personal narratives
Chapter 3 ContextsTalking together; Teaching the curriculum through dialogue; School democracy; Chapter 4 Strategies; The qualities of an emotionally literate school; Strategies for sustainability; Leaders; Teachers and other school staff; Students; Parents; LEAs; Government; Chapter 5 Conclusion -- education for an emotionally literate society; Antidote's work; Appendix 1 Organisations offering processes for developing emotional language; Appendix 2 Organisations promoting or offering training in circle time; Appendix 3 Organisations that promote or provide training in peer support
Appendix 4 Organisations that provide training in philosophy for childrenAppendix 5 Organisations that provide therapeutic group work or relevant training; Appendix 6 Organisations with an interest in emotionally literate ways of learning; Appendix 7 Organisations promoting democracy, citizenship and values education in schools; Appendix 8 Organisations that provide emotional literacy training for teachers and others; Appendix 9 Groups providing support for parents and families; Appendix 10 Specialist distributors of books and resources relating to emotional literacy
Appendix 11 Networks and groups for young people's emotional well-being and learning Appendix 12 Useful web-based resources; References; Index
Summary Demonstrating how schools can reduce conflict and bullying, this title promotes tolerance and stimulates a positive attitude to teaching and learning by creating an emotionally literate environment
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Subject Emotional intelligence -- Study and teaching -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Affective education.
Emotions in children.
Emotional intelligence -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Emotions and cognition -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Affective education
Emotional intelligence
Emotions and cognition
Emotions in children
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals
Form Electronic book
Author Haddon, Alice
Goodman, Harriet
ISBN 9781135398187
1135398186