Preface About the Author Part I: Is Emotional Intelligence Just One More Thing We Have to Teach? 1. Understanding Emotional Intelligence 2. Integrating Emotional Intelligence with Academic Skills 3. Teaching Emotional Intelligence Part II: Components of Emotional Intelligence 4. Awareness of Self and Others 5. Approval of Self and Others 6. Mastering Self-Responsibility 7. Finding Personal Meaning 8. Valuing Honesty and Ethics Part III: Incorporating Emotional Intelligence Into the Curriculum 9. EI Synthesis: Creating a Thematic Unit Around Emotional Intelligence Appendix: Pre-and Post-Training Assessment of Emotional Intelligence Afterword References Additional Resources
`Gwen Doty has written a practical, usable, and timely book on a subject that can have tremendous impact on student achievement. Well worth the reading!'- Donna Walker Tileston, Author of Ten Best Teaching Practices (Corwin Press 2000) `Gwen Doty's book is a useful, practical tool that raises a myriad of issues for those interested in exploring the relationship between emotional intelligence, empathy, pro-social behavior, and development' - Contemporary Psychology APA Review of Books, February 2003 This book is a must-read for teachers and educators who recognize that it takes more than scholarly achievement to help shape a student into a successful adult. Emotional intelligence creates individuals who are good decision-makers, strong empathizers, and `people smart'. The author shows in a clear and concise manner how to help students build character and gain leadership skills by incorporating simple techniques into their daily lessons. The numerous activities and simple strategies serve to give students a sense of self-awareness and empathy for others.
Gwen Doty, a twenty-year veteran in the field of education, conducts seminars throughout the country with the goal of inspiring teachers to connect with their students by integrating emotional and social components into academic lessons.