Developing the Emotionally Literate School

Emotional literacy refers to our ability to understand and use information about our own and others' emotional states, with skill and competence. It is increasingly accepted in schools, and Emotional Literacy in Schools shows how it is central to mainstream education. Katherine Weare defines concepts and terms in ways that make sense to practitioners, outlines the scientific evidence behind the concept, explores ways in which schools can become more emotionally literate, and demonstrates the educational benefits. Emotional Literacy in Schools is a practical and up to date account of ways in which schools can use emotional literacy to realize their goals of school improvement and effectiveness, increased learning, more efficient management of teaching and learning, and improved relationships. Katherine Weare shows how emotional literacy can help address persistent educational problems, such as emotional and behavioural disturbance, school exclusion, and teacher stress and disaffection. Emotional literacy is relevant to mainstream education, is most effective when it permeates the whole school culture, ethos, relationships and management. It is as relevant for secondary as it is for

Table of Contents:
What is Emotional Literacy and Why is it Important to Schools? What Are We Aiming At? What Competences Are We Trying to Develop? In What Key Ways Can Schools Help Develop These Competences? Some Key Principles for Developing Emotional Literacy in Schools Emotional Literacy and Learning What Kind of Schools Promote Emotional Literacy? Profiling, Assessing and Evaluating Emotional Literacy Wider Support for the Emotionally Literate School The Role of Local Education Authorities and Healthy School Approaches Overview Key Steps in Becoming a More Emotionally Literate School Contacts for Developing Emotional Literacy and Emotional Well-Being in Schools

About the Author :
Katherine Weare is the one of the UK′s leading experts on the emotions and education, and an international authority on the subject of emotional literacy. She is currently Professor of Education in the Research and Graduate School of Education at the University of Southampton.

Review :
`As someone with an interest in emotional literacy and in developing emotional literacy work in schools, I found this book an impressive resource. I would recommend it for those interested in this area, those working within schools on emotional literacy, and for school staff interested in developing their schools as emotionally literature organizations′ - Debate ′Visionary and easy to read.′ - Young Minds Magazine