2nd Edition

Teaching with Emotional Intelligence A step-by-step guide for Higher and Further Education professionals

By Alan Mortiboys Copyright 2012
178 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

The way teachers shape and handle their own feelings and those of their learners is central to the success of learning. Now in its second edition, Teaching with Emotional Intelligence shows how to manage this influential yet neglected area of learning and teaching. This practical book looks at how lecturers and teachers can develop and use their emotional intelligence to enhance their teaching... Read more

Acknowledgements  Preface to the second edition  List of activities  Introduction  1. The emotionally intelligent teacher  2. How you relate to your learners  3. Planning the emotional environment  4. Planning for the physical experience of learners  5. Dealing with Your learners’ expectations  6. Acknowledging individual learners  7. Listening to Your Learners  8. Reading and responding to the feelings of individuals and groups  9. Responding to learners’ comments and questions  10. Developing self-awareness as a teacher  11. Recognizing your prejudices and preferences  12. Your nonverbal communication  13. Shaping and handling your feelings  14. Revealing your feelings to learners  15. Teaching with emotional intelligence one-to-one  16. Teaching with emotional intelligence with online learners  17. Teaching with emotional intelligence with international students  18. Continuing your development as an emotionally intelligent teacher  Conclusion and further reading   References  Index

Biography

Alan Mortiboys has over 20 years experience working in Educational Development in Higher Education, most recently as Professor of Educational Development at Birmingham City University. He now works independently providing staff and educational development for professionals in education and healthcare.

'The book is clearly and concisely written, easy to read, inclusive of clarifying definitions, outlines, many activities, exercises and questions. The book provides practical suggestions for planning and application to the teaching-learning exchange, and is an excellent resource for use in teacher development in individuals or groups.' - Adult Learning Magazine