Understanding and Developing Emotional Intelligence (EI)

This workshop distills the most essential elements of Emotional Intelligence (or Emotional Quotient – EQ) for teachers to use in an education context. Teachers will deepen their understanding of different personality types through the Enneagram framework. Their ability to inspire and manage students will improve in conjunction with their EQ. In addition, this workshop provides teachers with specific insights according to their personality type for self-development and to help reduce the accumulation of stress.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what EI is and its widespread importance in the education field and beyond
• Enhance teachers’ ability to understand and inspire students
• Understand ways to develop positive motivation and reduce the accumulation of stress
• Develop a deeper understanding about continuous EI development

Activities

• Case studies
• Group sharing and discussions
• Personal goal setting

Learning Outcomes

• A greater capacity for empathy and relationship management
• Better appreciation of student issues and how to assist, inspire, and motivate students
• Enhanced understanding of the causes of emotional stress and ways to reduce its accumulation
• Stronger EI through increased self awareness, resulting in a better understanding of one’s strengths and weaknesses and how to develop oneself

What Teachers Get

• Teachers’ certificate
• A questionnaire to help identify their personality type
• A resource kit for assisting and inspiring students
• Self-development strategies for future use

Workshop Details