Emotional education in the classroom
Emotional education in the classroom
Emotional Education in the Classroom: Nurturing the Whole Child invites educators to rediscover the heart of teaching: the emotional life of the learner. In today’s classrooms, academic success can no longer be separated from emotional well-being. Students thrive not only when they master content, but when they feel safe, valued, and connected. This course provides teachers with the understanding and tools to cultivate emotionally intelligent learning environments—spaces where empathy, self-awareness, and resilience become everyday practices. Through reflective sessions, practical workshops, and evidence-based strategies, participants will explore the relationship between emotions, cognition, and behavior. They will learn how emotional literacy influences motivation, memory, and classroom climate, and how to respond to emotional challenges with sensitivity and skill. The course emphasizes the teacher’s own emotional development as a foundation for fostering emotional growth in students. Ultimately, Emotional Education in the Classroom empowers educators to go beyond instruction, becoming guides in the integral formation of children who are not only capable thinkers but also compassionate human beings.
Bernard
Course Fee
400€ (pack 2 teachers) 470€ (1 teacher)
Available Seats
20
Schedule
4.00 pm - 7.00 pm
1. Understand the foundations of emotional intelligence and its role in learning.
Participants will explore the scientific and psychological bases of emotional intelligence (EI), gaining insight into how emotions shape attention, decision-making, and learning outcomes. The course will delve into the five core components of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—and their direct impact on classroom dynamics. Teachers will come to understand that emotional literacy is not an optional skill but a central pillar of cognitive and social development. By mastering these foundations, educators can better identify emotional needs, anticipate behavioral responses, and foster a classroom climate that promotes both emotional safety and academic curiosity.
2. Develop practical strategies to integrate emotional education into daily teaching.
This objective focuses on transforming theory into practice. Teachers will learn specific, classroom-ready techniques to nurture emotional intelligence across subjects and activities. From mindfulness routines and cooperative games to reflective dialogue and emotional check-ins, participants will experiment with methods that help students recognize, express, and manage their emotions constructively. These strategies are adaptable for all ages and contexts, allowing teachers to seamlessly embed emotional education within literacy lessons, science projects, or even assessment practices. By the end of this module, participants will have built a personal toolkit to foster emotionally rich and inclusive learning experiences.
3. Strengthen the teacher’s own emotional competence as a foundation for classroom well-being.
A central idea of this course is that teachers cannot teach what they do not embody. This objective encourages participants to engage in self-awareness and emotional self-management, recognizing how their own moods, stress levels, and reactions influence the classroom environment. Through guided reflection and experiential exercises, educators will learn to identify emotional triggers, cultivate resilience, and communicate assertively. The goal is to support teachers in becoming emotionally balanced role models who transmit calm, empathy, and confidence to their students. When educators nurture their own emotional well-being, they model the kind of human presence that truly transforms education.
4. Foster a compassionate, inclusive, and resilient classroom community./h3>
The final objective brings together all previous learning to design emotionally intelligent classrooms where every student feels seen and supported. Teachers will explore how to create routines, rituals, and collaborative norms that promote belonging, empathy, and mutual respect. Special attention will be given to managing conflict with restorative practices, addressing emotional crises, and celebrating diversity as a source of strength. Participants will learn how emotional education contributes not only to individual growth but also to collective harmony—turning classrooms into communities of care that prepare children to face life with emotional balance, ethical awareness, and social responsibility.
