Return-Path: <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id i2CEk9I14307; Fri, 12 Mar 2004 09:46:10 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 09:46:10 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <f9.38658c49.2d832659@aol.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: MWPotts2001@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:2705] Emotions and Student Achievement X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: 9.0 for Windows sub 5015 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Status: O Content-Length: 1695 Lines: 39 Colleagues: The article below (from the PEN Weekly Newsblast for 3/12/04) contains information that is becoming a common refrain--emotions and learning are related. This may not seem like real news to us who have been engaged in education for more than a day, but what may seem new is the focus. When we think about the EFF Skills Wheel, we see the focus on those areas discussed in this article, those important skills that stretch way beyond reading, writing and math: Interpersonal Skills and Decision-Making Skills, barriers that may prevent adults from achieving the goals they set in the entry and intake process. Two strategies related to emotions and learning and used in programs with whom I work are the Suggestion Circle and the curriculum suggested in the books Emotional Intelligence and Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Please let us know what works for you and your students in this area. All the Best, Meta Potts, Moderator 4-EFF List Glen Allen, VA mwpotts2001@aol.com EMOTIONS IMPACT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT In the article "Promoting Academic Achievement through Social and Emotional Learning," the authors illustrate that there is a strong relationship between social and emotional learning and academic success. They argue that academics should integrate social and emotional learning core competencies such as: Self Awareness; Social Awareness; Self Management; Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision Making. Teachers are enhancing and advancing the academic mission of the school, and helping students address barriers that may be limiting their academic progress. http://www.pilambda.org/horizons/v81-4/Ragozzino.pdf
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