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Examine the foundations of Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, Written Product, Self-Assessment
Criteria
Analyze the research-based domains of emotional intelligence
Explain the four foundational cornerstones of the EI philosophy
Explain the importance of self-awareness and social awareness in fostering meaningful change
Differentiate between recognition and regulation
Determine what makes an accurate self-assessment
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Identify ways in which emotions work for or against a goal (self-awareness)
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
Use body language and facial expressions to improve communication and self-confidence
Recognize catastrophizing or negative thoughts
Challenge negative thoughts by finding evidence against them
Recognize the power of emotions and direct them in a way that is beneficial toward a goal
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Identify the purpose of regulation in controlling emotions (self-management)
Assessment Strategies
Trigger Chart, Action Plan
Criteria
Relate habits (self-talk, smiling, laughing) to successfully managing emotions
Illustrate how the amygdala works and its relationship to personal emotional hijacks
Identify triggers and create plan of action to deal with them
Identify tools to assist in controlling negative or fearful emotions
Change how your brain processes situations
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Devise strategies that will proactively shape your emotional reactions
Assessment Strategies
Scenario, Written Product
Criteria
Use a decision making process
Analyze how the brain influences emotional habits
Explain how a positive outlook influences decisions
Recognize catastrophizing or negative thoughts
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Recognize the viewpoint of others (social awareness)
Assessment Strategies
Case Study, Presentation
Criteria
Describe how body language and facial expressions affect relationships
Describe the brain science supporting empathy and how it positively affects behavior
Identify and eliminate empathy (perspective) gaps
Explain the downsides and limitations of empathy
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Describe the value of giving and receiving feedback in order to improve relationships (relationship management)
Assessment Strategies
Self-Assessment, Outside Interview
Criteria
Balance empathy and emotional self-control to manage emotions and deliver difficult feedback
Develop trust through interpersonal understanding and compassion
Seek specific feedback to improve learning and relationships
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Demonstrate strategies to cultivate cooperative relationships and teamwork
Assessment Strategies
Role Play, Scenario
Criteria
Work cooperatively to support common goals
Recognize your bias and emotions as they happen
Identify your general tendencies for responding to people and situations
Respond appropriately to positively impact the relationship
Contribute to group with ideas, suggestions, and effort
Complete own share of tasks necessary to complete a project
Empower team members by active listening and validating other’s contributions
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Demonstrate skills to handle difficult situations and manage conflict
Assessment Strategies
Role Play, Scenario
Criteria
You recognize your bias and emotions as they happen
You empathize with your counterpart
You describe the perspective of your counterpart
You rationalize why your counterpart behaves/speaks in the manner presented
Your response diffuses the conflict
Your response promotes completion of work and doesn’t block progress
You use self-control
You use eye contact
Differentiate between the types of conflict (personality, task, process, competition)
Identify shared goals between you and your counterpart
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Create an action plan to improve targeted areas of emotional intelligence
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
Plan includes at least one goal with associated milestones and action steps
Plan identifies key people to help
Plan includes a list of resources needed
Plan includes a timeline
Apply changes in behavior based on insights learned from the action plan