Practical Implementation for Teachers & Leaders
Prioritize social/emotional development & well-being for all stakeholders in the school community
Create a school culture of well-being
Use Learner Profile as a foundation for utilzing EQ language & fostering EQ skills
Normalize talking about emotions
Be a model of the ATLs for students
Embed self-reflection & introspection time in schedule
Work with school guidance counselors, advisory programs, SEL support, etc.
Students need safe spaces to talk about their emotions constructively!
Provide a support network for the adults, I.e. PLCs, wellness programs, etc.
Adults also need safe spaces and support!
Utilize CAS as a platform for student EQ development
Promote balance between academics & extracurriculars/ "down time"
Resilience-building programs
Learn from yourself and others to develop your own EQ
Emotional learning & mindfulness practices/meditation
Coaching/mentoring/peer observation programs
PD, wellness/emotional management programs & resources
Leadership Development Programs
Should include features that emphasize the importance of emotions in organizations
Since emotions are frequently repressed or regulated in the workplace, leaders need opportunities to introspect with their own emotions & introspect/examine how they are using emotions to achieve personal & org. goals
Allow leaders to confront the large responsibility they have as a source of influence & creation of meaning for others
(Fambrough & Hart, 2008)