The Madison Institute - Education Resource Partners

Workshop: Emotional Intelligence: The Child's Emotional Coach

Category: Educational

Location: Paragon FCU 100 Paragon Drive Montvale NJ 07645

Date: 3/3/2011

Time: 9:00:00 AM - 2:00:00 PM

Cost: $109

Research supports the fact that emotional intelligence is even more important than cognitive intelligence. This seminar provides participants with the latest research on the topic and provides strategies and approaches that can be used in the classroom immediately. One of the major principles that relates to the current research on the human brain and learning focuses on the importance of the emotional brain. Specifically, "Emotions are critical to patterning. Learning is influenced by emotions, feelings, and attitudes.” Caine & Caine, 1991) Major Topics: I. Emotions are critical to learning. II. The Emotional Brain matures first. III. Emotions affect learning states. IV. The brain does not distinguish between physical and verbal threats. V. Chronic stress can affect the immune system. VI. Teachers must model appropriate behavior VII. Teachers must become the emotional coaches of their students. Participants who attend the Emotional Intelligence seminar will be able to put into practice practical strategies that facilitate the development of emotional intelligence in all students. Caine, R & Caine, R. (1991) Making connections: Teaching and the human brain. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

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