Circle Time for Emotional Literacy - Softcover

Roffey, Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412918553 ISBN 13: 9781412918558

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

Emotional literacy has become an important issue in schools, and the ethos behind Circle Time is complementary to the thinking behind this. The Social, Emotional and Behavioural Skills curriculum (SEBS) is being established in schools, and it is recognised as contributing to a positive and successful school environment.

Offering many new ideas and activities to try out in Circle Time, this book covers:

- why your school needs Circle Time

- how you go about starting Circle Time in your school

- the underlying philosophy and basic rules

- he role of the teacher as facilitator - how you make it work

- what to do if language and attention issues are problematic

- how to tackle common problems that can occur

The activities look at promoting listening and attention skills, self-awareness and self-esteem, class cohesion and empathy, co-operation and friendship skills.

About this title

About the Author

Previously a teacher and educational psychologist, Sue Roffey is currently adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Sydney and Honorary Lecturer at University College London. She is a prolific author, international educational consultant and speaker on issues related to pro-social behaviour, belonging, resilience and positive relationships within education.  She is the founder and director of Wellbeing Australia (www.wellbeingaustralia.com.au/wba) and now lives between Sydney and London.  Sue can be contacted through www.sueroffey.com and www.circlesolutionsnetwork.com/csn.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1412918553
• ISBN 13: 9781412918558
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160