Emotional intelligence -A breakthrough
Emotional intelligence -A breakthrough
“The only way to change someone’s mind is to connect with them from the heart.”-
Rasheed Ogunlaru.
Emotional intelligence Teaches children how to manage their emotions and respond appropriately to the emotions of others. But students realize that their emotional intelligence is just as important as their academic success. Emotional intelligence enables students to have positive interactions with others, anticipate their feelings, and experience levels of empathy.
In later stages of their life, people with high Emotional quotient earn the trust of their superiors, make their colleagues feel valued, and attract admirers wherever they go. Just like any other form of teaching, prior experiences and education can help kids master the fine art of being empathetic. towards their fellow people. Here are few ways you can help your students learn this valuable skill.
SEL (social, emotional learning) into Lesson Plans
Instead of doing a lesson specifically on social skills or emotions, try incorporating these lessons about what you are already teaching. For instance, in science, if you are discussing molecules, you also could ask students what may form beneficial partnerships.
Another option might include reading a book or discussing a history lesson about a socially challenging situation. Engage your students in a role play, conversation about handling social problems. This emphasizes literacy, history, and social and emotional learning.
Engage Students in Problem-Solving
Whether it’s helping solve a hard math problem or developing a set of class rules at the beginning of the year, engage kids in many problem-solving. For instance, if kids are having trouble waiting their turn in class, ask students, “Can you think of a way that will help you remember to wait your turn?
You also could ask older students' input on bullying. At school and what they think the school should do to address it. Often, the best ideas for dealing with issues come from the students themselves. Role plays or group projects are a useful way to teach students how to work together, which is a skill they will need in many areas of life.
Instill Perseverance in Kids
Instill Perseverance in Kids
Self-motivation is a key component of social and emotional learning and a necessity for kids to accomplish things in life. While many students will naturally strive to better themselves, other students need a little more coaching in this area.
Remind students that to experience success, they must put forward effort and perseverance. And if you see students making a really strong effort but still falling short of the grade, praise them for their hard work and encourage them to keep trying until they master it.
Each student should be encouraged to set some goals so that they can feel a sense of accomplishment. This helps offset negative thoughts and encourages kids to dig deep and find the determination to succeed.
Model Respect-A must
Learning to be respectful toward others is an important life lesson. The polite use of language and encouraging children to imitate your behavior is one of the best ways to model respect. You also can model respect by being mindful and valuing children’s cultural and language backgrounds.
Encourage your students to do the same. They should learn to be respectful of one another, even when they are different or disagree
Remind them they don’t have to agree with someone to treat them with respect. Remember, instilling respect helps prevent bullying and is an important part of education.
Incorporate Character Education in classrooms
Character education encourages the development of ethical and responsible students. Teach your students the importance of good values, being honest, being trustworthy, and taking responsibility for their actions.
Train your students with opportunities to develop and hone these skills in the classroom. Discuss these skills during history sessions or during an important part of education..
These programs are not only effective in improving students’ emotional intelligence, but SEL programs also prevent bullying and increase academic success.
Engage kids to think about ways in which they can become more responsible or trustworthy in the classroom.
By allowing them to put those ideas into practice. Be sure to acknowledge honest behavior, especially when students take responsibility for negative actions. This doesn’t mean they should escape discipline
Encourage Students to Share Opinions. Teachers should seek their students’ opinions, allow them to start activities, and be flexible when responding to their ideas. Doing so builds a sense of competency in students and increases their desire to learn. This makes them less likely to struggle with envy and jealousy as Envy is often at the root cause of bullying,
Impart Resiliency
According to the research, it shows that more resilient students are more academically successful. They also bounce back quicker, are mindful of their opinions, and understand their beliefs, all of which give them a strong sense of who they are and what they aspire.
When resilient kids are bullied, they are less likely to suffer as many consequences as kids who are not resilient or secure in what they believe.
Emotional intelligence is no doubt a critical component of education, our ability to understand, and influence, the emotions of other people. ...
Empathy refers to our ability to understand the emotions of those around us. The lack of these skills will interfere with students' academic progress in the classroom.
Therefore, we submit the role of emotional intelligence is instrumental in education.