Future Directions Practical ways to develop emotional intelligence and confidence in young people

by Carrington, Diane; Whitten, Helen

• ISBN13: 9781855391987
• ISBN10: 1855391988
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781855395466
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-01
• Publisher: Network Educational Pr Ltd
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Summary

Leaving school and entering the world of college or work is a major step forward in life ? and one for which many young people are not fully prepared. To make their way as successful adults, pupils need more than academic achievements. They need confidence in themselves as individuals; an awareness of how to build on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses; a set of personal values to support them through relationships and day-to-day decision-making; an understanding of how their behaviour affects not just themselves but others as well; and the maturity to take responsibility for their own emotional welfare.Future Directions: Practical Ways to develop emotional intelligence and confidence is a practical resource book designed to support teachers as they guide their pupils through the exciting and often perplexing period of transition from child to adult. The authors have been practising as personal development trainers and coaches for over 20 years. Their programme, acclaimed by students of all ages and abilities, is underpinned by the belief that the emotional well-being of the individual is of paramount importance. This theory forms the basis of the whole book, which introduces, stage by stage, the lifeskills that are essential to future success. Topics covered include:?developing self-knowledge?building confidence?managing stress?communication skills?making choices?starting workEach chapter introduces a topic and sets out a lesson plan ? based on the most up-to-date principles of learning and cognitive?behavioural therapy ? for use with the whole class. To encourage individual participation, there are enjoyable and challenging interactive exercises, which are printed on separate pages that can be photocopied as handouts for the pupils to work on. These exercises are devised to encourage pupils to think for themselves, rather than to look to others for solutions, and are intended to raise points for class discussion at the end of the session. Any of the lesson plans can be adapted easily to be applied within a particular curriculum or to meet specific needs.The aim of this book is to equip young people with the personal skills they need to meet the future, and to help them explore sensitive issues within the security of the classroom. Working together through the programme, both pupils and teachers will reap the benefits of increased mutual trust and understanding.