1st Edition

Teaching Values of Being Human A Curriculum that Links Education, the Mind and the Heart

By Mark Le Messurier Copyright 2020
286 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

286 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

286 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book provides an opportunity to teach the exquisiteness of being human to our children. Teaching Values of Being Human is a curriculum filled with conversations, lessons and activities that link education, the mind and the heart. It is packed with ideas to empower student agency and voice. Paving the way for practitioners to develop an emotionally responsive environment where young... Read more

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 A short guide to coach Social and Emotional Literacy (SEL)

Chapter 2 Quick start connections – building trusting relationships

Chapter 3 Stimulating self-awareness and building identity: A guide to develop meaning and purpose into the lives of young people

Chapter 4 Ideas to set goals and champion perseverance

Chapter 5 Nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience

Chapter 6 Developing organisational habits

Chapter 7 The ART of developing healthy communication patterns

Chapter 8 ‘Mis’behaviour and humane ideas to influence positive change

Chapter 9 The human brain: Activities to celebrate its wiring for incredible growth

Chapter 10 Compassion towards others begins with our self-care

Epilogue

References

 

Biography

Mark Le Messurier is a teacher, counsellor, author and public speaker. He works in private practice as a mentor to children and adolescents, and as a coach to parents. He can be contacted at [email protected] and on www.whatsthebuzz.net.au and www.teachingvaluesofbeinghuman.com.au

"Helps trainers not just to teach, but also to practice and ‘live’ the human skills they want to impart to their young people… This way, being emotionally intelligent becomes a way of life every day, not just a 45 minute lesson twice a week!" - Lindy Petersen, clinical psychologist