Description
This book explores the impact of socio-emotional intelligence on wellbeing in higher education. Stemming from years of investigation and educational expertise with trainee teachers and academics, the book identifies ways in which socio-emotional intelligence can be developed in university environments. The author begins by analysing the concept of socio-emotional intelligence and its development, before confronting distinctive areas for improvement within the context of teaching and learning in higher education.
Table of Contents
Foreword; Stephen Heppell.- 1. Chapter 1 Introduction and rationale.- 2. Chapter 2 Socio-emotional intelligence: Background, meaning and understanding.- 3. Chapter 3 Developing socio-emotional intelligence.- Chapter 4 Developing socio-emotional intelligence by understanding our emotions.- Chapter 5 Humanising higher education by meeting scholars’ needs with socio-emotional intelligence .- 6 Chapter 6 Developing socio-emotional intelligence through self-reflection.- 7 Chapter 7 Developing socio-emotional intelligence in Higher education academics: Benefits beyond the classroom.- 8 Chapter 8 Practicing socio-emotional intelligence.