The Emotional Curriculum for Early Teens is an emotional literacy programme for KS3. It provides secondary school staff with a flexible and comprehensive approach to promoting the emotional literacy and well being of young people in their care. Introducing the Focus on Feelings programme, it fulfils many of the objectives identified in the SEAL approach, specifically addressing the many challenges and stresses encountered by today's young people in both a social and educational context. The resource provides user friendly and engaging activities which will motivate staff and students alike. Sessions are broken down into short achievable tasks which incorporate a range of learning styles, i.e. discussions, thought storming, short activities, problem cards and scenarios, questions and closing evaluations/plenary. Key skills focused upon include the following: * Self-awareness * Managing feelings * Decision making * Managing stress * Conflict resolution * Personal responsibility * Self-concept * Empathy * Communication * Group dynamics The resource is accompanied by a CD ROM which includes the evaluation and activity pages and resources. This vibrant, relevant resource is a 'must have' for schools who wish to ensure the social and emotional well being of their students. The Emotional Curriculum for Early Teens is one of a two part series -The Emotional Curriculum for Young Adults is an exciting follow on resource for use with KS4 pupils.

 

This book is suitable for Key Stage 3. KS3 covers school years 7, 8 and 9, and ages 12-14 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 321 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Taylor & Francis Ltd .

Tina Rae is a Senior Educational Psychologist (Behaviour) who has written extensively on topics such as emotional literacy, behaviour management, PSHE and Citizenship. Patricia Black has been headteacher for eight years at Chantry School, a secondary aged special school for young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. She has studied for an advanced Diploma in SEN and a Masters in EBD education.

This book has the following chapters: SEAL Supporting Materials Introduction and Background A Structure of the Programme The Structure of the Sessions References Session 1: Introductory Session Session 2: Feeling Sad Session 3: Feeling Angry Session 4: Feeling Afraid Session 5: Feeling Happy Session 6: Feeling Surprised Session 7: Feeling Loved Session 8: Feeling Shocked Session 9: Feeling Bored Session 10: Feeling Jealous Session 11: Feeling Ashamed Session 12: Feeling Lonely Session 13: Feeling Greedy Session 14: Feeling Nervous Session 15: Feeling Disappointed Session 16: Feeling Rejected Session 17: Feeling Shy Session 18: Feeling Arrogant Session 19: Feeling Generous Session 20: Feeling Selfish Session 21: Feeling Intimidated Session 22: Feeling Accepted Session 23: Feeling Positive Session 24: Feeling Stressed Session 25: Feeling Assertive Session 26: Feeling in Control Session 27: Feeling in Conflict Session 28: Feeling Co-operative Session 29: Feeling Empathic Session 30: Feeling Reflective Session 31: Feeling Friendly Session 32: Feeling Moody Session 33: Feeling Bereaved Session 34: Feeling Motivated Session 35: Feeling Different Session 36: Feeling Defeated Session 37: Feeling Special