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Emotional Intelligence in Action

Lesson Plan

Emotional Intelligence in Action

Effective Communication

This lesson aims to help teens understand and improve their Emotional Intelligence (EI) to enhance effective communication. The lesson includes a video on EI, discussions, and interactive activities to practice the four key skills: perceiving, using, understanding, and managing emotions. By developing these skills, students can improve their interpersonal interactions and boost their academic and professional success in the future.

Audience

Teens

Time

1 hour

Approach

Effective Communication

Materials

Video: Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Emotional Intelligence Skills Practice, Pens and Paper, and Printable Cards: EI Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its importance in communication.
  • Definition: Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others.
  • Explain that the lesson will involve watching a video and engaging in activities to practice EI skills.

Step 2

Video: Emotional Intelligence

5 mins

  • Show the video 'Emotional Intelligence'.
  • Encourage students to take notes on the four key skills: perceiving, using, understanding, and managing emotions.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion about the video.
  • Use the discussion questions provided in the attachment to guide the conversation.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 4

EI Skills Activity

20 mins

  • Hand out the worksheet 'Emotional Intelligence Skills Practice.'
  • Have students work in pairs or small groups to complete the worksheet, focusing on scenarios that require perceiving, using, understanding, and managing emotions.
  • Each group presents one scenario and their approach to handling it.

Step 5

Role-Playing

10 mins

  • Distribute printable cards with various EI scenarios (such as conflict resolution, showing empathy, and managing stress).
  • Have students role-play the scenarios in pairs or small groups.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class how effectively the emotions were perceived, used, understood, and managed.

Step 6

Creative Expression

10 mins

  • Provide paper and art supplies.
  • Ask students to draw or write about a time when they had to use their emotional intelligence.
  • Allow volunteers to share their artwork or writing with the class and discuss how they applied the EI skills.

Step 7

Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about EI.
  • Encourage students to share one takeaway from the lesson and how they plan to apply it in their daily lives.

Step 8

Closure

10 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Remind students of the importance of practicing EI skills.
  • Address any remaining questions and provide resources for further learning.
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Discussion

Emotional Intelligence Discussion

This discussion will help students explore and reflect on the concept of emotional intelligence based on the video they watched. It will encourage them to share their thoughts and experiences.

What is Emotional Intelligence, and why is it important?

Guide the students to discuss how EI involves perceiving, using, understanding, and managing emotions. Highlight its importance in school, work, and personal relationships.







Can you think of a time when being emotionally intelligent helped you or someone else?

Encourage students to share specific examples and discuss the outcome of those situations.







How can we improve our Emotional Intelligence?

Discuss various strategies like mindfulness, exercises, therapy, and education. Encourage students to think about practical ways to implement these strategies in their lives.







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Worksheet

Emotional Intelligence Skills Practice

This worksheet includes scenarios that require students to apply the four key skills of Emotional Intelligence: perceiving, using, understanding, and managing emotions. By working through these scenarios, students will practice and enhance their EI skills.

Scenario 1: You notice your friend is unusually quiet and seems upset. What would you do to perceive and understand their emotions?

Look for non-verbal cues like body language and facial expressions. Consider asking them gently if something is wrong.







Scenario 2: You’re feeling nervous before a big presentation. How can you use your emotions to prepare effectively?

Channel your nervous energy into practicing your presentation and focusing on your key points.







Scenario 3: A classmate is angry about an unfair grade. How can you help them manage their emotions?

Listen to their concerns, empathize with their feelings, and suggest constructive ways to address the issue with the teacher.







Scenario 4: Reflect on a recent time when you felt a strong emotion. How did you manage it, and what could you have done differently?

Think about the strategies you used to calm down and what other approaches might have been helpful.







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Worksheet

EI Scenarios

These printable cards contain various scenarios for role-playing activities. They are designed to help students practice perceiving, using, understanding, and managing emotions in different situations.




Conflict resolution with a friend







Showing empathy to a classmate who is upset







Managing stress before an exam







Helping a friend who is angry about a misunderstanding







Encouraging a teammate who feels discouraged







Handling frustration at not understanding a homework assignment







Dealing with disappointment after not making the team







Supporting a friend who lost a loved one




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