Transforming Relationships

West Dunbarton

Emotional Literacy

Dr Elizabeth Morris

Emotional Intelligence

• An intelligent use of emotions?

• Emotions as a form of intelligence?

Emotional Literacy- Definition -

Recognising, understanding, appropriately expressing and effectively handling emotional states in ourselves and others.

SEL 2001

Introducing Emotional Literacy

• What is it and why is it important• Strong, positive impact on students and

staff- Enhancement of personal and

interpersonal skills- Creation of emotionally literate

relationships and learning - Development of a socially / emotionally

responsive community

‘Terminology’

Emotional intelligence – our potential to be aware of and manage emotional states

Emotional literacy – the practice of doing this. Emotional intelligence in action.

Social and emotional competence – the skills, attitudes and behavioural indicators of emotional intelligence

Emotional wellbeing – emotional health and resilience…….

Curriculum for Excellence

• Successful learners• Confident individuals• Responsible citizens• Effective contributors.

Successful LearnersEnthusiasm and motivation for learning Determination to reach high standards of achievement Openness to new thinking and ideas             

and able to:Use literacy, communication and numeracy skills Use technology for learning Think creatively and independently Learn independently and as part of a group Make reasoned evaluations Link and apply different kinds of learning in new situations.             

Confident individualsSelf-respect A sense of physical, mental and emotional well-being Secure values and beliefs Ambition and able to relate to others and manage themselves Pursue a healthy and active lifestyle Be self-aware Develop and communicate their own beliefs and view of the world Live as independently as they can Assess risk and make informed decisions Achieve success in different areas of activity

Respect for others Commitment to participate responsibly in political, economic, social and cultural life             

and able to:Develop knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland's place in it Understand different beliefs and cultures Make informed choices and decisions Evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues Develop informed, ethical views of complex issues.             

Responsible Citizens

Effective Contributorswith:An enterprising attitude Resilience Self-reliance             and able to:Communicate in different ways and in different settings Work in partnership and in teams Take the initiative and lead Apply critical thinking in new contexts Create and develop Solve problems

Where has it come from?

Interdisciplinary foundations – social sciences, psychology, clinical work…….

• Brain research - Neurology• Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)• Educational research• Psychotherapeutic and psychiatric

research• Social and cognitive psychology

3 things that develop a child’s brain into a learning tool that

lasts a lifetime

• Enriched Emotional Environment• Enriched Physical Environment• Moderate Stress

Howard Gardner’s Multiple

Intelligences 1.  Linguistic - talking/listening – politician, author 2.  Logical-mathematical – balance check book – scientist, actuary 3.  Spatial – decorating house – artist/architect 4.  Musical – enjoy listening to radio – DJ/diva 5.  Bodily-kinaesthetic - - unscrew jars - athlete 6.  Intrapersonal – reflecting on life - counsellors 7. Interpersonal – responding to friend – TV interviewer

8. Naturalist – noticing the seasons change – Environmental scientist

9? Spiritual/existential – awareness of relationship with

unknown higher dimension

Model framework for Emotional Literacy

Intrapersonal intelligence

Interpersonal intelligence

Self-awareness

Other awareness

Self-management Relationship management

caught

taught

You are doing it already….

• Circle time• Philosophy for children• PSE• Citizenship• Good T&L• Assessment is for Learning• Accelerated learning/brain based learning• Multiple intelligences

Does it link with other initiatives we have used in

schools?

Jenny Mosley’s Circletime

Steps to Excellence

Investors in People

The Learning Game

Solution focused approach

Restorative Justice

Accelerated Learning

Coaching

Critical Skills programmes ….

What is in a good EL development session?

• Children experience security and fun• Session is non-judgemental and

focused on exploring and experimenting

• Content is made meaningful for each child

• Active listening is practiced the majority of the time

Continued…

• All adults model emotional literacy in the way to talk, interact and manage their energy and emotions

• Clarity about lesson aims• Welcoming (emotional) and

comfortable (physical) environment

4 steps to successful implementation in your school

• Do a readiness audit• Develop emotionally literate

leadership• Appoint a coordinator• Use a curriculum to supplement

PERFORMANCE = Potential - Interference

Source: Timothy Gallwey "The Inner Game ... "

Model of Emotional Literacy

Intrapersonal IntelligenceIntrapersonal Intelligence Interpersonal IntelligenceInterpersonal Intelligence

Self awarenessSelf awareness Other awarenessOther awareness

Self managementSelf management Relationship Relationship management management

Emotional Intelligence is not

Personality

IQ

Just Being Nice

Letting it all Hang Out

Competencies

Navel Gazing

Liking Everyone

How does how we handle emotions hinder us?

Irrationality

Emotional HijacksSleep

Distractions Stress

Feeling Bad

Negative Patterns

How does how we handle emotions help us?

Guide our thoughts/ decisions

Feeling Good

Intuition

Indicate our Beliefs

Wants, Likes and Needs

MotivationAliveness

‘Flow’

Instincts: fearMake

decisionsEm memory

Focus attention

School of Emotional Literacy

4/1 Primary One, Davie Street

Edinburgh

EH8 9EB

Tel: 01453 549010

Fax: 01453 549008

www.schoolofemotional-literacy.com

info@schoolofemotional-literacy.com