Emotional Intelligence in the Young Child | Short Course
About Course
Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in a child’s overall well-being and success in life. By understanding and managing their emotions, children can develop healthy relationships, make responsible decisions, and effectively navigate various social situations.
In this course, we look at the following:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood
- Lesson 1: Definition of emotional intelligence
- Lesson 2: Importance of emotional intelligence in early childhood
- Lesson 3: Overview of the emotional development stages (0-6 years)
Chapter 2: Emotional Awareness and Identification
- Lesson 1: Recognizing and labelling emotions in young children
- Lesson 2: Understanding the role of emotions in behaviour
- Lesson 3: Developing vocabulary for emotions.
Chapter 3: Self-Regulation and Emotional Control
- Lesson 1: Teaching young children self-regulation techniques
- Lesson 2: Creating a supportive environment for emotional regulation
- Lesson 3: Identifying signs of emotional dysregulation and intervention strategies
Chapter 4: Empathy and Perspective-Taking
- Lesson 1: Fostering empathy in young children
- Lesson 2: Encouraging perspective-taking through play and storytelling
- Lesson 3: Addressing challenging behaviours with empathy
Chapter 5: Social Skills and Relationship Building
- Lesson 1: Promoting positive social interactions
- Lesson 2: Teaching effective communication skills
- Lesson 3: Building healthy relationships in early childhood
Chapter 6: Parent and Caregiver Involvement
- Lesson 1: The role of parents and caregivers in fostering emotional intelligence
- Lesson 2: Collaborative approaches between educators and families
- Lesson 3: Communication strategies for discussing emotional development with parents
Chapter 7: Creating Emotionally Supportive Environments
- Lesson 1: Designing classrooms and spaces that promote emotional well-being
- Lesson 2: Implementing routines and rituals to support emotional development
- Lesson 3: Incorporating emotional intelligence into the curriculum
Course Content
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood
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Definition of emotional intelligence
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The Importance of emotional intelligence in early childhood
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Overview of the emotional development stages (0-6 years)
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Emotional Awareness and Identification
Self-Regulation and Emotional Control
Empathy and Perspective-Taking
Social Skills and Relationship Building
Parent and Caregiver Involvement
Creating Emotionally Supportive Environments
Final Test to Complete the Course | Emotional Intelligence in the Young Child
Kursussertifikaat | Course Certificate
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Student Ratings & Reviews
Very informative and some good practical tips to implement
I have been informed on how to foster EI in learners by carrying out a different teaching methods such as storytelling and imitation. The importance of being role models to learners is a necessity and I am glad it was also highlighted.
it was very descriptive and easy to understand and follow.
it really opened my eyes and gave me more knowledge on the importance of early childhood development
A great course in understanding how emotional intelligence is important in development of a child from a young age.
It was very interesting to learn more about the emotional intelligence in the young child and how idt develops
I have learned so much on how the emotional intelligence work in the early childhood. I have been implementing and correcting a lot with my own toddler (2 yrs ) and this broaden the horizon for us both. I am eternally grateful for this course and will be implementing it in my ECD centre as well.
Great course and it teaches you alot