The whistle sliced through the humid afternoon. A fourteen-year-old lady—let’s name her Sanya—stood at the penalty spot, ball positioned, eyes constantly on the intention. She kicked. The ball slammed no longer into the net but against the post, ricocheting beyond the goalkeeper and out of bounds. A miss. Absolute, silent, public failure. What happened next is the part that matters. The coach…

(via Social/Emotional Intelligence)

Tips for Introducing Social / Emotional Intelligence:

Ask students to reflect on code-switching

Ask questions such as “How do you act differently depending on the setting? How do you know? When have you been unsure of how to act?” Find examples of code-switching in stories and literature.

Model respect for feelings during conflict

It’s easy to want to dismiss conflict as soon as it arises in a classroom. Give students space to share their feelings and really listen.

Promote Active Constructive Responding