Calling all Secondary School Teachers! Harness the power of creative skills and strategies to create a more peaceful world!
When: Wednesday, November 20th, 10.30am – 3 pm
Where: Carmelite Community Centre (56 Aungier Street D02 T258 Dublin 2)
Join us for an engaging and transformative training designed specifically for secondary school teachers led by the fantastic facilitator Pete Mullineaux. This interactive session focuses on building emotional intelligence (EI) in classrooms through creative methodologies, to empower students and foster a more peaceful and just world within our classrooms and communities.
Workshop Highlights:
– Understanding Emotional Intelligence: Explore the critical components of EI and why it is essential in the educational environment. Learn how emotional awareness can enhance communication, conflict transformation, and student engagement.
– Practical Strategies: Participate in hands-on activities that offer practical strategies for integrating emotional intelligence into your teaching practices. From developing empathy in students to managing classroom dynamics, you’ll discover tools that can positively impact your approach to education.
– Creating Peaceful Classrooms: Delve into cultivating a more harmonious classroom atmosphere. Learn how to recognise and address emotional triggers, promote mindfulness among students, and encourage open dialogue.
– Building a Just World: Understand the role of educators in shaping a just society. By fostering emotional intelligence, teachers can empower students to become compassionate global citizens capable of contributing to positive change.
– Interactive Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow educators, sharing experiences and insights to enrich your teaching practice and contribute to a supportive community of growing EI advocates.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is ideal for secondary school teachers, school management, Youthreach tutors, and educators committed to cultivating empathy and emotional intelligence for a more peaceful educational environment and world.
About the Facilitator:
Pete Mullineaux is a long-time facilitator of Global Citizenship in schools. He’s published several educational resources, including Interdependence Day – Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals through Drama for All Ages (Afri, 2021). He’s also written articles for Policy & Practice: A Development Education Review (Centre for Global Education, Belfast). His recent poetry collection We are the Walrus focuses on the environment, while emotional intelligence as part of developmental learning is imaginatively explored in a novel, Jules & Rom – Sci-fi meets Shakespeare (Matador 2021).
Costs:
The workshop is completely free for teachers to participate in. This is thanks to the grant we received from WorldWise Global Schools. Find out more about WorldWise Global Schools here: https://www.worldwiseschools.ie/
See you soon!
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of emotional intelligence and learn how to apply it in your teaching practice. Let’s shape a more peaceful and just world for our students!
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