Emotional Intelligence (EI)

If you're interested in Emotional Intelligence theory, otherwise known as EQ, then this site is for you!

Emotional Intelligence theory can be used to help develop more effective teaching, parenting and learning.

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EI theory

EI for the parents and teachers

EI exercises and lesson plans

This website has been developed for the K-12 classroom teacher who is interested in Emotional Intelligence (EI) theory,
otherwise known as Daniel Goleman's Emotional Quotient (EQ) theory.

EQ is not destiny - emotional intelligence is a different way of being smart. It includes knowing your feelings and using them to make good decisions; managing your feelings well; motivating yourself with zeal and persistence; maintaining hope in the face of frustration; exhibiting empathy and compassion; interacting smoothly; and managing your relationships effectively. Those emotional skills matter immensely - in marriage and families, in career and the workplace, for health and contentment - Daniel Goleman

'EQ' AT A GLANCE

EQ is more important to life success than IQ
Life is full of relationships
Training in EQ is not just for students. Teachers and parents also benefit from developing it.
EQ can be developed at any age unlike IQ, which is fixed
EQ is learned best when young
Teachers and parents can help students develop EQ
Empathy is a major component of emotional intelligence theory

EI Exercises and Lesson Plans

Emotional Intelligence theory can be used to help develop more effective teaching, parenting and learning.
"Emotional skills matter immensely..." Daniel Goleman

http://www.utne.com/interact/test_iq.html Take Daniel Goleman's test to rate your EQ.

http://www.conovercompany.com/Products/EQProfile/EIndact.pdf A comprehensive, professional site containing criterion-referenced tests to help you understand why empathy is so important and if you've got it. Also, gives exercises to develop the empathy element of EQ.

http://www.eqtoolbox.org/toolbox/exercises.php A Web site full of practical exercises to develop EQ, some of which that can be used with your child, your classroom, or even at a party.

http://www.emotionalintelligenceprogram.com Character education and relationship-skills training for children. The EQ Program is a simple, step-by-step, ready-to-use and comprehensive character education and relationship-skills building program.

http://www.4children.org/news/702book.htm Books for elementary students that tell stories about children coping with difficult emotions; helps parents and children discuss ways of dealing with troubling feelings.

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EI Theory

EQ is more important to life success than IQ. Life is full of relationships. Empathy is a major component of emotional intelligence theory.

http://www.csee.net/childdevelopment/ The Center for Social & Emotional Education (CSEE) is a nonprofit, international organization founded in 1996 by leading educators, parents and health care professionals.

http://www.conovercompany.com/Products/EQProfile/EIndact.pdf A comprehensive, professional site containing criterion-referenced tests to help you understand why empathy is so important and if you've got it. Also, gives exercises to develop the empathy element of EQ.

http://www.eq.org/ An internet directory of EQ / EI / Emotional Intelligence sites, resources, and organizations.

http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/edlead/9609/oneil.html A conversation with Daniel Goleman

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EQ for Parents and Teachers

Human father helps child overcome
disappointment

Mama bear helps cub overcome
the cold

Teachers and parents can help students develop EQ by supporting their children through difficult times. This helps them internalize how to overcome difficult emotions.

Training in EQ is not just for students. Teachers and parents also benefit from developing it. EQ can be developed at any age unlike IQ, which is fixed but EQ is best learned when young.

http://www.connected.org/learn/school.html All about Emotional Intelligence in schools. Why schools are the ideal place to teach EI and the key skills of EI.

http://www.kidseq.com/ - This web site explains emotional literacy; advocates for developing emotional literacy in children.

http://www.conovercompany.com/Products/EQProfile/EIndact.pdf A comprehensive, professional site containing criterion-referenced tests to help you understand why empathy is so important and if you've got it. Also, gives exercises to develop the empathy element of EQ.

http://www.eq.org This is a directory of EQ / EI / Emotional Intelligence sites, resources, and organizations.

http://eqi.org Comprehensive Web site with links to many other Web sites, books and journal articles dealing with EI. Offers practical advice for teachers to implement EI theory in their classroom, as well as help for teachers to manage their own emotions. Much of the information here represents the work of the founder of the EQI, Steve Hein. Steve Hein is the author of the 1996 book "EQ for Everybody."

http://www.nexuseq.com / Annual conference for EI. Lists past and future presentations from noted speakers such as John Mayer, Peter Salovey, and Martin Seligman (past APA president).

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This website has been developed by Fang Chen, Babette Goldstein, Shonte Grady, Chris McBride and Leslie Nagy as part of a requirement for a graduate level course on classroom management at the University of North Carolina Greensboro . Last updated 12/15/02.