Comments on: Should emotions be taught in schools?

By: Mr Newman

Mr Newman — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:42:57 +0000

As both a Reception Class Teacher (4-5 years) and Early Years Foundation Stage leader, I can confirm we do teach emotional literacy to varying degrees. The British EYFS curriculum covers ‘Health and self-care’, ‘managing feelings and behaviour and ‘making relationships’, all of which attempt to cover the broader idea of emotional literacy. The real issue is the lack of training amongst practitioners in my opinion. Having many staff who have varying levels of contact with children throughout the day, who have had no support or training regarding the emotional wellbeing of a child can limit any impact. Similarly parents who may feel less confident guiding their children through the maze of identification, ownership and managing emotions. More investment is required to allow skilled practitioners to support those who can work in a coordinated effort to support children holistically.

By: Malika

Malika — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 07:04:23 +0000

Nice one ! I think now it is necessity to teach emotional intelligence from school level. if we want to create a better society then we have to do this.

By: Wave Connections

Wave Connections — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:23:38 +0000

This is a fantastic article emphasising the importance of ‘emotional intelligence’. More & more in our busy society are children swept along with high academic, social pressure to conform to peers & environmental pressures with very little skills to equip children to manage the emotions that occur. Deepening shame develops when unwanted emotions comes in waves. Research evidences use of Mindfulness & Yoga in schools in teaching children what ‘auto pilot is’ recognising ‘stress’ & behaviour cycle having stages to emotions. Learn 3 part brain function & know when we are in survival ‘fight flight brain mode’.Only first with this knowledge & insight can children start to recognise & manage emotions. As Jon Kabat-Zinn states ‘you can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf’. Implement mindful yoga into all schools as emotional health programs may be a preventative measure to child & adolescent mental health as opposed to a reactive ‘treating child mental health’ once a child has declined to having a ‘condition’. A change in education is called for.

By: Viivas Team

Viivas Team — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:20:15 +0000

It’s true that most of the time, even as grown ups, people have a hard time describing exactly what and how they are feeling. They cannot find the right words to describe their emotions. It’s because we lack emotions vocabulary. They don’t teach this at school. But having a wide emotions vocabulary enables us to differentiate our emotions. Differentiating our emotions helps us to regulate them better. That’s why schools should definitely teach emotions and how to deal with them. We encourage you to read our article to learn more about how to expand your emotions vocabulary and differentiate your emotions better. You can find the article on Viivas website, it’s called: “To regulate your emotions, differentiate them”.

By: Gloria Lee

Gloria Lee — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 08:29:55 +0000

I agree that school shall teach students how to express their feeling in proper way.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:15:30 +0000

Emotional intelligence is taught at home, by example. Encouraging healthy families will go a lot further than theorizing in schools. Sure, teach it in school, but home will have a greater impact.

By: Brian P McKay

Brian P McKay — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:25:35 +0000

I am so thankful for the information you provide .

By: Michael LaRocca

Michael LaRocca — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:27:08 +0000

I really wish they’d taught this in my school. Living without this ability remains a handicap.

By: Holly Dedmon

Holly Dedmon — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:58:14 +0000

Yes we should teach emotions. I teach emotions in Head start! Children do not always know how to express what they feel. Very important for their social and emotional growth.

By: Kacy

Kacy — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:14:54 +0000

My child is highly emotional and is often on the verge of tears over the slighest thing like not being able to find something…i need to teach her some stategies. Thanks for the post