Course Details
The emotionally intelligent school
Emotional intelligence isn't something that can develop within a school community without the commitment of those working there. It doesn’t manifest of its own accord - it's dependent on the understanding of, and proficiency in, the concept.
This course aims to draw together the ideas that schools need as a whole to work in an emotionally intelligent way. The importance of the emotional intelligence of each individual within the school community is emphasised and the Tasks and Activities have been designed to offer the opportunity for reflection as well as forward movement in the pursuit of a more emotionally intelligent school.
Just about every adult member of a school's community could benefit from focussing on emotional intelligence as an organisational concept, but in particular, the following will find practical use in it:
- school managers
- teachers
- teaching assistants
- governors
Some Tasks require some practical classroom work. You can skip these if your role isn't in the classroom.
This course extends some of the themes covered in one of our more classroom-based courses, Emotions and learning. If you're planning to take both courses, we'd recommend that you take Emotions and learning first, as it gives an introduction to the subject of emotions generally.
However, taking Emotions and learning is not a prerequisite. This course covers issues affecting the whole school, and will be helpful even if you are new to the subject of emotions.
Author Biography
Meet the course author:
Elizabeth Holmes was head of history in a high school in Sussex, before leaving full time teaching to pursue a writing career. She's written for a variety of national publications and has had several books published about supporting teachers, including The Newly Qualified Teacher's Handbook and The Teacher's Guide to Successful Professional Development.
Elizabeth has long had an interest in the role that emotions play in the way we learn and interact with others. She has read extensively on the subject and consulted experts in the field to write this, and another of our courses, 'Emotions and learning'.
For more information on the author, visit Elizabeth's website: