Future Directions: Practical ways to develop emotional intelligence and confidence in young people - Softcover

Carrington, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855391988 ISBN 13: 9781855391987

Publisher: Network Continuum Education, 2005

Synopsis

Future Directions is specially created to support teachers as they guide their pupils through the exciting and often perplexing period of transition from school to adult life. It provides a series of lesson plans designed to help pupils explore sensitive issues within the security of the classroom. Each lesson includes interactive exercises which will encourage pupils to: think for themselves, recognize their own strengths, build confidence, learn how to manage stress, set realistic goals, develop communication skills, make choices, prepare for starting work. All the exercises are on photocopiable sheets and the lesson plans can be adapted easily to meet specific needs.

About this title

About the Authors

Diane Carrington designs and delivers bespoke training sessions and workshops to a range of educational and business organisations throughout the world. She specialises in helping people to become more creative and to achieve their full potential in all situations in life and in work. She has worked with a range of organisations and with individuals of all ages.

Helen Whitten has spent the last 13 years coaching and training young people and adults in practical methods for developing self-knowledge, self-confidence and the ability to maximise their potential. She has worked in organisations, schools and colleges teaching people how to train their minds to think positively and creatively about the situations they face. Helen applies cognitive-behavioural methodology to produce practical thinking stratagies that enable people to break through old patterns of behaviour and develop emotions and behaviours that support their endeavours and ambitions. The result is an enthusiastic and optimistic attitude, clear goals consistent with personal values, practical skills and knowledge, and the ability to maintain performance under pressure.

From the Inside Flap

Leaving school and entering the world of college or work is a major step forward in life. To make their way as successful adults, young people need more than academic achievements. They need confidence in themselves as individuals; an awareness of how to build on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses; a set of personal values to support them through relationships and day-to-day decision-making; an understanding of how their behaviour affects not just themselves but others as well; and the maturity to take responsibility for their own emotional welfare.

Future Directions: Practical Ways to develop emotional intelligence and confidence is a practical resource book designed to support teachers as they guide their pupils through the exciting and often perplexing period of transition from child to adult. The authors have been practising as personal development trainers and coaches for over 20 years. Their programmes, acclaimed by students of all ages and abilities, are underpinned by the belief that the emotional well-being of the individual is of paramount importance. This theory forms the basis of this book, which introduces, stage by stage, the lifeskills that are essential to future success. Topics covered include:

developing self-knowledge
building confidence
managing stress
communication skills
making choices
starting work

Each chapter introduces a topic and sets out plans for several sessions, each with enjoyable and challenging interactive exercises designed to encourage young people to think for themselves rather than look to others for solutions. These exercises are intended to raise points for discussion and to help young people explore sensitive issues with the help of a supportive adult. The session plans can be adapted easily to be applied within a particular curriculum or to meet specific needs outside of a classroom setting.

The aim of this book is to equip young people with the personal skills they need to meet the future, and to help them explore sensitive issues within the security of the classroom. Working together through the programme, both pupils and teachers will reap the benefits of increased mutual trust and understanding.

Edition details

• Publisher: Network Continuum Education
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855391988
• ISBN 13: 9781855391987
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192