Developing the Emotionally Literate School by Katherine Weare (English) Paperbac

Description: Developing the Emotionally Literate School by Katherine Weare The book is a practical and up-to-date account of ways in which schools can use emotional literacy to realize their goals. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Emotional literacy refers to our ability to understand and use information about our own and others emotional states, with skill and competence. It is increasingly accepted in schools, and Emotional Literacy in Schools shows how it is central to mainstream education. Katherine Weare defines concepts and terms in ways that make sense to practitioners, outlines the scientific evidence behind the concept, explores ways in which schools can become more emotionally literate, and demonstrates the educational benefits. Emotional Literacy in Schools is a practical and up to date account of ways in which schools can use emotional literacy to realize their goals of school improvement and effectiveness, increased learning, more efficient management of teaching and learning, and improved relationships. Katherine Weare shows how emotional literacy can help address persistent educational problems, such as emotional and behavioural disturbance, school exclusion, and teacher stress and disaffection. Emotional literacy is relevant to mainstream education, is most effective when it permeates the whole school culture, ethos, relationships and management. It is as relevant for secondary as it is for Author Biography Katherine Weare is the one of the UK′s leading experts on the emotions and education, and an international authority on the subject of emotional literacy. She is currently Professor of Education in the Research and Graduate School of Education at the University of Southampton. Table of Contents What is Emotional Literacy and Why is it Important to Schools?What Are We Aiming At? What Competences Are We Trying to Develop? In What Key Ways Can Schools Help Develop These Competences?Some Key Principles for Developing Emotional Literacy in SchoolsEmotional Literacy and LearningWhat Kind of Schools Promote Emotional Literacy?Profiling, Assessing and Evaluating Emotional LiteracyWider Support for the Emotionally Literate SchoolThe Role of Local Education Authorities and Healthy School ApproachesOverviewKey Steps in Becoming a More Emotionally Literate SchoolContacts for Developing Emotional Literacy and Emotional Well-Being in Schools Review `As someone with an interest in emotional literacy and in developing emotional literacy work in schools, I found this book an impressive resource. I would recommend it for those interested in this area, those working within schools on emotional literacy, and for school staff interested in developing their schools as emotionally literature organizations′ - Debate′Visionary and easy to read.′ - Young Minds Magazine Review Text "This unique book is a must-have for any hospitalist, surgeon, resident, or fellow who is involved in the medical care of surgical patients. Using evidence-based medicine, it discusses assessment of preoperative risk, strategies that minimize risk, and management of common postoperative conditions." Review Quote As someone with an interest in emotional literacy and in developing emotional literacy work in schools, I found this book an impressive resource. I would recommend it for those interested in this area, those working within schools on emotional literacy, and for school staff interested in developing their schools as emotionally literature organizations - DebateVisionary and easy to read. - Young Minds Magazine Details ISBN0761940863 Author Katherine Weare Short Title DEVELOPING THE EMOTIONALLY LIT Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 0761940863 ISBN-13 9780761940869 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Series PCP Professional Birth 1950 Affiliation University of Southampton Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States Replaced by 9781412935814 DOI 10.1604/9780761940869 UK Release Date 2003-10-23 NZ Release Date 2003-10-23 US Release Date 2003-10-23 Position Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine Qualifications MA, PhD, DipPSA, Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Publication Date 2003-10-23 Alternative 9780761940852 DEWEY 370.15 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2003-10-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:623894;

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