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Emotional Literacy in the Classroom
Context:
Successful schools ensure that all students master basic skills such as reading and math and have strong backgrounds in other subject areas, including science, history and foreign language. Recently, however, educators and parents have begun to support a broader educational agenda – one that enhances teachers’ and students’ social and emotional skills. Research indicates that social and emotional skills are associated with success in many areas of life, including effective teaching, student learning, quality relationships and academic performance.
Innovation summary:
Incorporating social and emotional learning programs into school can be challenging, as programs must address a variety of topics in order to be successful. One organization, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), provides leadership for researchers, educators, and policy makers to advance the science and practice of school-based social and emotional learning programs.
This resource explores emotional intelligence in teachers and in students and provides activities to address the topic in your school.
Key points:
- What is meant by Emotional Literacy?
- Why is EL important for schools?
- How can your school develop EL awareness?
