Developing the Emotionally Literate School

Praise for the 1st edition:

‘This is an authoritative and scholarly book that does not attempt to offer a simple fix-it solution but one that should lead to an informed and workable approach that will address the needs and circumstances of individual schools as such . I would recommend it as an essential read for anyone contemplating the research or promotion of emotional literacy in school’ - Special Children

Emotional literacy refers to our ability to understand and use information about our own and others’ emotional states with skill and competence. The idea has gained increasing acceptance in schools throughout the world, including in the UK, US and Australia, since the publication of the first edition of this popular book, and is relevant to mainstream education as well as special education, and to school staff as well as students,.

The books outlines the principles of emotional literacy and the scientific evidence behind the concept, and shows clearly how both primary and secondary 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. It explores ways in which emotional literacy can help address persistent educational problems, such as emotional and behavioural disturbance, school exclusion, and teacher stress and disaffection. It includes links and case studies of work in action across the world, including recent new programmes in the UK such as SEAL (social and emotional aspects of learning), SEBS (social, emotional and behavioural skills) and Healthy Schools.