Developing Emotional Intelligence in the Primary School Book

Foreword How to use this book 1. Priorities in Practice (The whole child) Positive attachment Secure self identity Emotional intelligence Social intelligence Self esteem Learning styles 2. The Great Thinkers in Practice How does what you do in the classroom relate to the big thinkers? Interventions – and practical application (Maslow – Bowlby – Goleman - Gardner) 3. Good teaching – Good Behaviour? What is the connection between good teaching and good behaviour? What happens specifically in experiential drama approaches to allow pupils the freedom to "behave?" 4. Building Resilience Safety and security Developing self concept Developing self advocacy Teaching self reliance Working with Vulnerable Children Shaping work to avoid trauma 5. The Emotionally Intelligent classroom (The whole teacher) How do you create an environment for learning and good behaviour? The emotionally intelligent teacher – limitations and potential Teachers approach to emotional intelligence Teachers approach to behavioural issues Model for assessing teaching The emotionally intelligent Classroom! 6. Using and integrating Positional Drama – Placing the child at the centre of learning Use of Drama for Emotional and Social Intelligence Experiencing Positional Drama – The Model Explained Taking Positions Points of View Playing safe Intention and Reflection 7. Positional Drama Models Models for emotional and social intelligence Warm – ups Issue based work Literacy History Geography Science PSHE - conflict resolution/bullying Working with small groups Working in large groups Positional Drama Template Planning 8. Positioning Outcomes Can the pupil’s creative engagement be researched, explained and utilised in teaching and Leaning at all ages? 9. Suggestions on Future Work