Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Awareness & Self-Expression
In this 15-minute lesson, learners will strengthen their emotional intelligence, focusing on emotional awareness and self-expression under the guidance of a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and certified teacher.
Miss Alexandra, M.A, HBA, BEd, TESOL Certified
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(27)
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 6
Beginner Level
This is the first class in a *soon-to-be-released* 5-week self-paced Emotional Intelligence course, with each week featuring a 15-minute lesson. This single class will give you an opportunity to become familiar with my teaching style before committing to the bundle course. If you join this class and decide to enrol in the full bundle, you'll receive a discount code to cover the cost of this session! The primary goal of this single lesson is to help learners understand, identify, and express emotions in a healthy way. The course is designed to be interactive and engaging, helping learners build emotional intelligence and practical skills for managing their emotions in daily life. The content of the course is delivered through pre-recorded video. Learners will view the content and the instructor simultaneously throughout the class.
Learning Goals
Explain what are emotionsUnderstand why emotions are important and how they guide our actions.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Understanding and Expressing Emotions
Learners will explore the concept of emotions, understand the importance of accurately identifying and expressing their feelings in a healthy way, as well as work develop a strong emotional vocabulary. 14 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class fosters an inclusive environment tailored to diverse learning needs, utilizing clear and precise language, visual aids to enhance understanding, and interactive activities to promote engagement.
Parental Guidance
This class will not include any content that is socially deemed as scary, violent, or otherwise inappropriate for a supportive learning environment. All concepts and materials used are designed to be age-appropriate, positive, and focused on fostering emotional growth.
Pre-Requisites
This is a beginning level course. Learners don’t need prior knowledge about the topic. Learners should obtain the ability to follow directions independently, supported by a combination of audio and visual guidance to enhance understanding.
Supply List
Learners are encouraged to bring materials for note-taking or doodling during the class if they find it helpful. Also, I have provided a link to an example of an extended feeling word chart provided by the Oxford University Press, for if any learner would like to print a copy for themselves. All participation and engagement will be exclusively verbal.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C. A. (2016). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
Greenberg, L. S., & Paivio, S. C. (1997). Working with emotions in psychotherapy. Guilford Press.
Westbrook, D., Kennerley, H., & Kirk, J. (2011). An introduction to cognitive behaviour therapy: Skills and applications (2nd ed.). Sage Publications.
Joined July, 2021
5.0
27reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Alexandra Matheson is an Ontario Certified Teacher and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Bachelor of Education, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
She brings advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, seamlessly integrating her educational expertise with psychotherapeutic approaches to deliver engaging, practical, and transformative learning experiences. Alexandra specializes in designing and delivering personalized programs, conducting psychoeducational assessments, and implementing therapeutic interventions tailored to diverse learner needs. Her teaching and counselling practices are rooted in fostering trust, resilience, and confidence within supportive and inclusive environments.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$4
for all content1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 7-12
