Independent Thinking on Emotional Literacy: A passport to increased confidence, engagement and learning

Richard Evans' book Independent Thinking on Emotional Literacy provides a collaborative passport template to improve pupils' emotional literacy and promote discussion of often-unspoken issues that prevent children from making progress at school. It is aimed at anyone not entirely happy with the system and who sense that education is as much about the acquisition of self-knowledge as it is about that of knowledge per se.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2020
Publisher: Independent Thinking Press

Independent Thinking on Emotional Literacy: A Passport to Increased Confidence, Engagement, and Learning

Written by Richard Evans, Independent Thinking on Emotional Literacy offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing pupils' emotional literacy, with the overarching goal of nurturing a more grounded, engaged, and intrinsically motivated child.

Foreword by Ian Gilbert

In Independent Thinking on Emotional Literacy, Richard Evans serves as a poignant reminder to every school educator that behind every child lies a complex tapestry of circumstances, intricately woven with a rich array of emotions. To overlook these factors is to become complicit in any educational shortcomings experienced by that child.

Richard equips educators with a collaborative passport template, designed to improve pupils' emotional literacy and foster open discussions about the often-unspoken issues that hinder their progress in school. This passport empowers staff to guide young individuals toward greater self-emotional understanding, enabling them to navigate the school system with greater resilience and confidence.

Furthermore, Richard provides a detailed tutorial, walking readers through the nuances and vast possibilities of this passport's application. As a complimentary feature, color copies of the passport are made readily available for free download from the book's official website.

While the passport is intended for individuals of all ages, whether they be adults or children, it resonates most strongly with those who harbor concerns about the current educational system, feel that it could offer more breadth and meaning, and believe that education extends beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge.

Ultimately, the outcome of this endeavor is a deeper understanding—whether it pertains to the girl who struggles to stay awake in the back of the classroom, the boy who requires constant support, or any other individual who seeks to enhance their emotional well-being and academic success.

By embracing the principles outlined in Independent Thinking on Emotional Literacy, educators can play a vital role in fostering a more supportive and inclusive learning environment, where every child feels valued, understood, and empowered to thrive.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781353738