Emotional Intelligence: Identify, foster and manage emotions
Emotional Intelligence: Identify, foster and manage emotions
Emotional Intelligence (EI or EQ) is a critical skill in today’s world, enabling individuals to recognize, foster, and manage their own emotions, as well as those of others. This course delves into the essence of EI, emphasizing its significance in education and everyday life. Over five enriching days, participants will explore the principles of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and acquire practical tools to enhance emotional awareness and management.
Implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in educational settings are a foundational framework to promote emotional intelligence and social skills. The course proposes principles and guidelines for effective design and implementation of successful SEL programs and initiatives. Our aim is to foster the foundation for creating emotionally intelligent and socially skilled individuals by cultivating self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, responsible decision-making, and positive interpersonal relationships, reflecting upon the principles that are more likely to yield positive outcomes for students and contribute to a healthy and supportive cultural environment.
Objectives
• Understand Emotional Intelligence (EI): Grasp the fundamental concepts and significance of Emotional Intelligence in personal and professional life.
• Implement SEL Principles: Learn the ten basic principles for integrating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into educational settings.
• Enhance Personal EI: Develop self-awareness, manage personal emotions effectively, and cultivate empathy.
• Promote SEL in Education: Acquire skills to create a positive and emotionally intelligent classroom environment, fostering better learning outcomes.
• Apply EI Across Roles: Discover how EI can benefit leadership, team dynamics in the workplace/classrooms, and parenting.
Methodology
• Lectures and Discussions: The course will begin with informative lectures and interactive discussions to introduce key concepts and principles.
• Group Activities: Participants will engage in group activities, case studies, and workshops to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.
• Self-Assessment: Tools and exercises will be provided for self-assessment of emotional intelligence.
• Role-Playing: Participants will practice effective communication, active listening, and conflict resolution through role-playing exercises.
• Real-World Case Studies: The course will feature real-world examples of successful SEL programs and EI applications.
• Guest Speakers: Experts in the field of Emotional Intelligence and SEL will provide insights and share their experiences.
Benefits to participants – Skills and competences
• Emotional Intelligence: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of EI, enabling them to identify, manage, and harness emotions effectively.
• SEL Implementation: The course equips educators with the skills to implement SEL principles in educational settings, creating emotionally intelligent classrooms.
• Conflict Resolution: Participants will develop conflict resolution skills, vital for maintaining harmonious relationships in various contexts.
• Effective Communication: Enhanced communication skills, including active listening, will empower participants in both personal and professional interactions.
• Leadership and Management: Leadership and management professionals will learn how to apply EI to improve team dynamics and productivity.
• Parenting Skills: Parents will acquire tools to nurture emotional intelligence in their children, promoting healthy emotional development.
• Global Perspective: Exposure to international case studies and guest speakers will provide a global perspective on EI and SEL.
• By the end of the course, participants will not only be well-versed in Emotional Intelligence but also equipped with practical skills that can be immediately applied to enhance personal and professional relationships, create positive learning environments, and excel in various roles and responsibilities
Certifications awarded
• Certificate of attendance & certificate of competence (skills & competences required – Europass CV)
• Europass mobility certificates – to be issued by the applicant’s National Authority (NA)
Training Programme
Monday: Understanding Emotional Intelligence
• Introduction to Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its importance.
• The science behind emotions: How emotions affect our thoughts, decisions, and actions.
• Self-assessment: Measuring your own emotional intelligence
Tuesday: Principles of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Overview of the ten basic principles for implementing SEL in educational settings.
• Integrating SEL into the curriculum.
• Case studies: Successful SEL programs from around the world.
Wednesday: Harnessing Emotions for Personal Growth
• Emotional self-awareness: Recognizing and understanding your emotions.
• Strategies for managing personal emotions effectively.
• Embracing empathy: Understanding others’ emotions and perspectives.
Thursday: Emotions in Education
• The role of emotional intelligence in the classroom.
• SEL skills for educators: Effective communication, conflict resolution, and active listening.
• Case studies: How SEL transforms learning environments.
Friday: Applying Emotional Intelligence in Various Roles
• Emotional intelligence in leadership and management.
• EI in the workplace: Improving teamwork and productivity.
• EI for parents: Nurturing emotional intelligence in children.
Standard course fee
450 EUR
Includes class materials & coffee-breaks
Optional pack
+75 EUR
Includes 3 visits to companies/business related to the topic of the training course + 1 cultural visit (e.g. local beaches and/or Underground Museum or similar)
Trainer
Rosângela Ventura
Ana Ribeiro (ana.ribeiro@raisemotions.pt)
Target audience
School Principals
Teachers
Educators
Trainers
Leaders
Business Managers
Parents
Language(s)
English (Level B2 Required)
Duration
5 Days
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