Full Description
This book provides an opportunity to teach the exquisiteness of being human to our children. Teaching Values of Being Human is a curriculum filled with conversations, lessons and activities that link education, the mind and the heart. It is packed with ideas to empower student agency and voice.
Paving the way for practitioners to develop an emotionally responsive environment where young human beings can grow, this practical book encourages children to look inside themselves, discover their identity, find happiness and equip them with skills they can use effectively in the future. The book covers topics such as:
Emotional capacities, self-awareness and self-identity.
Relationships and healthy communication.
Emotional intelligence, resilience and perseverance.
The importance of human connection and its benefits.
Ideal for teachers in all education settings, along with support staff, psychologists, counsellors and allied health professionals, who wish to aid the emotional development and well-being of children under their care.
Contents
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 A short guide to coach Social and Emotional Literacy (SEL)
Chapter 2 Quick start connections - building trusting relationships
Chapter 3 Stimulating self-awareness and building identity: A guide to develop meaning and purpose into the lives of young people
Chapter 4 Ideas to set goals and champion perseverance
Chapter 5 Nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience
Chapter 6 Developing organisational habits
Chapter 7 The ART of developing healthy communication patterns
Chapter 8 'Mis'behaviour and humane ideas to influence positive change
Chapter 9 The human brain: Activities to celebrate its wiring for incredible growth
Chapter 10 Compassion towards others begins with our self-care
Epilogue
References
