This is an offering of a Socratic-based course outline on Emotional Intelligence (EI) designed for smart kids aged 10 and up, encouraging them to think critically and develop emotional self-awareness. It will engage them through guided conversations and assignments to foster a deeper understanding of emotions and their regulation in both personal and communal contexts.
This course provides a flexible framework for exploring emotional intelligence, encouraging open-ended discussions, self-reflection, and engaging activities that help children become more aware of their own emotions and those of others. The focus on the Socratic method allows children to arrive at their own insights, fostering curiosity and self-directed learning.
Objective:
To teach kids how to recognize, understand, and manage their emotions while fostering a greater sense of empathy and emotional awareness in themselves and others. The course encourages self-guided discovery and discussions facilitated by parents or mentors.
Lessons
- Module 1: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence (EI)
- Module 2: The Evolutionary Origins of Emotions
- Module 3: Exploring Specific Emotions
- Module 4: The Regulation of Emotions
- Module 5: Emotions in Personal Context
- Module 6: Emotions in a Communal Context
- Module 7: Applying Emotional Intelligence
- Final Project: Emotion in Action