Teaching with Emotional Intelligence: A Step-by-Step Guide for Higher and Further Education Professionals - Softcover

Mortiboys, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415350883 ISBN 13: 9780415350884

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

The way emotions are handled by the individual and by others is central to the success of learning. Teaching with Emotional Intelligence shows how to manage this influential but neglected area of learning.

Taking the reader step by step through the learning process and looking at the relationship from the perspectives of both the teacher and the learner, this book will help the reader to:

* plan the emotional environment
* learn how to relate to learners
* listen to learners effectively
* read and respond to the feelings of individuals and groups
* develop self-awareness as a teacher
* recognize prejudices and preferences in oneself
* improve non-verbal communication.

Featuring lots of activities, checklists and points for deeper reflection, the guidance in this book will help teachers encourage their learners to become more engaged, creative and motivated.

About this title

Review

'The book is clearly and concisely written, easy to read, inclusive of clarifying definitions, outlines, many activities, exercises and questions. The book provides practical suggestions for planning and application to the teaching-learning exchange, and is an excellent resource for use in teacher development in individuals or groups.' - Adult Learning Magazine

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415350883
• ISBN 13: 9780415350884
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160