Emotional Intelligence

Using all our intelligences to prepare for the challenges of the 21st century

 

 

We all grew up knowing IQ was important. If you had a high IQ you were seen as brainy, if you had a low IQ you were seen as remedial.

But does having a high IQ really prepare children and young people for the challenges they are going to face in the 21st century?

MakeBelieve Arts has a range of programmes that support not only the development of IQ, but EQ (emotional intelligence), PQ (physical intelligence) and SQ (spiritual intelligence).

Philosophy for Children Restorative Approaches Social and Emotional Intelligence

  
Programmes on offer

  • Restorative Approaches (EQ, SQ) - 1.5 hour practical workshop giving 9-13 year olds a tool to begin managing conflict.
  • Social and Emotional Aspect of Learning SEAL (EQ, SQ, PQ) - Using drama to develop an understanding of emotions and explore empathy with others.
  • Philosophy for children (SQ, EQ) - Encouraging children to think critically and creatively around a question that they create as a group.

For Adults

  • Mealtime Matters (EQ, PQ) - Exploring mealtimes and the emotions associated with food, with meal supervisors and staff. 

What are the intelligences?


IQ  Mental intelligence - being able to solve complex problems or remember facts

EQ  Emotional Intelligence - recognising, understanding, and choosing how to think, feel, and act

PQ  Physical Intelligence - developing overall physical fitness, balance, agility and coordination

SQ  Spiritual Intelligence - having an awareness of the world and your place within it