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How are emotional intelligence and happiness linked?
People who can regulate their emotions better are happier.
__________ is the basis of learning.
Attention
Explain the marshmallow test.
The kid can either eat the marshmallow now, or wait until the adult gets back and they'll get two.
Singapore
What were two positive effects of SEL learning that the data showed?
Can we teach emotional intelligence?
Yes, parents are the first teacher of emotional intelligence.
What is emotional intelligence and an example of?
Involves personal skills, not academic learning (self-awareness, managing yourself, empathy, ...)
What is cognitive control?
The ability to put your attention where you want it.
Is there a direct connection between emotional intelligence and success in your career and life? Explain.
Yes!
How can we be intelligent about our emotions?
listening to our emotions and then making sure you can manage it
What are the three types of compassion?
Cognitive, emotional, empathic concern.
What is the importance of how children handle mistakes?
It's important to see how children bounce back from setbacks, to see how children keep going.
Explain the social emotional stoplight.
Red: Stop, calm down, and think before you act.
Yellow: Think about the range of possible actions and what the outcomes would be.
Green: Pick the best one and try it out
What is social emotional learning?
It teaches children how to respond to situations in a more manageable way.
What is the importance of focus?
The ability to resist distractions strengthens your brain's capability for focus and attention.