(OBJECTIVES ‘Al the end of this chapter, you should be able to: develop understanding of the working definition of social iteracy: explain the roles of parents and teachers in teaching social skits to children: and Sn Manage emetions 2, Emotional Literacy Museum experience that teaches about emotional regulation, and emoti 4, Mixed Emotions Cards. It is a boautiful “tarotdike” i deck of ‘tarot-like” cards of feelings (labeled with feelings and synonyms). eMotion Cards. It is an evocative, playful moon face illustration of emotions (open-ended without labels). § Biodois. It is a simple reminder that emotions are part of our physiology. 6 Bingo Emotions. It is typically a classic "bingo* game played with emotions. 7. Feeling Faces. These are photos of real people and data ebout how survey respondents evaluated each picture. & Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment. It provides feedback about the way one uses EQ and how to improve in this area. (http:/www.6seconds.org/201 8/02/27/emotiona’-intelligence-tios- awareness) ® The Zoo: Animal Workshop. It is an activity that. intends to imitate an animal behavior and gesture that ends with reflections and.group sharing. 10. Face Workshop. It is an activity, in which pariners face each other while showing different facial expressions and qualities that ends with reflections. a. i insformer. Participants in groups have to " & ene Peli machine or vehicle, of which each ars hall comprise cifferent parts, deemed essentia's and ceualy, important that usualy ends up with interactions and reflections. . ‘ , il| bo tasked to build a tower using 12. Towor eeigs ar The goal is to make the tallest and Pop sticks and stoma, This will end up with interactions, strongest tower tching of emotional barriers. m and pal sharing, open foun participants in groups will be tasked to It.is a self-directed “learning it the physiology of emotions, ional literacy. 12. Build Mo a House. V ‘any available material around them. The build a house using “1 cost house. Then, the feciitator will in id observe goal is to make use made by the group an suddenly destroy ie ‘and reactions and let them express eS and ‘thoughts. At ane Seo one will draw 3 . Pay Soo94 LUN BuLONG ano Ennavoins New Literacies ACROSS THE CURRICU jon Activity. This is an activity that helps particip., is ea on the narrations of the faclltator with a backgroy music in a dim and candle lighted room. Everyone can exprec: his/her emotions and feelings of resentment, remorse, agony, disappointment, and sadness. 15, Mirroring and Unmasking Activity. Each participant sha prepare a piece of paper and put it at histher back. In 5 circular formation, everyone has to write that person's negatie altitude on that paper. Everyone will be given time to see those feedbacks and reflect on them while they are also given a “chance to express themselves. These negative feedbacks vill be called masks to be torn-off and burned at the end of the activity and they will be led to a prayer for self-renewal and rejuvenation, Ten Characteristics of an Emotionally Intelligent Person (Connors, 2018) ____ The following are indicators and manifestations of an emotionally intelligent person that have to be considered and demonstrated in aes tS another’ fe or anxiety; (b) Cognitive empathy (sometimece her's fear taking’) - refers to one's abiity s Homes ed “Perspective people's emotions: and understand other Ff understanding one’s self, faces and preparing how to 4. Analytical mind. It pertains 1 being crtical dy analyzes and processes all new information ‘hat il vet way and see if they can extract ways to improya, “OTS his/her 5. Belief iis the power of believing in one's seit, both and the future. It is matter of affiming that people ang resent in one's life happen for a reason and that everything WS ultimately turn out to be good. 9 willl 6. Needs and wants. It is something to discem between 4 that one needs versus things that he/she just ware establishing needs prior to fulfilling wants, things andModule 6: Social Lteracy 95 7. Passion. It is motivated ives. Natural desire, instinct, driveyvambition and positive energy thay pubiest or someone. More so, it brings going. ‘at helps sustain and inspire one to keep . Optimism. It j 508 iS about maintaining a positive attitude that may increase one's 9, e att i dearly and constuctively improve relationshios and think 9. Adaptability. It is an im, make or remake decisi determining when to co time for a change, 10. Basire 5 fee others succeed. It is becoming interested and appreciative of the success and achievement of others. portant recogrition and the ability to ions in one’s best interest. It is also tinue his‘her course, or when is the People Skills Like emotional intelligence and social skills, people skills have been widely used in demonstrating social literacy at home, in school or anywhere that a person may be. According to Wikipedia, people skills are pattems of behavior até behavioral interactions. For Thompson (2009), this is an area of exploration about how a person behaves and how he/she is perceived inespective of his/her thinking and feeling. Honey (2001) defines it as the dynamics between personal ecology (cognitive, affective, plysical and spiritual dimensions) and its function with other people's personality styles in numerous environments (life events, institutions, challenges, etc.). On the other hand, people skills are tools used to communicate and interact effectively with others. Therefore, individuals with strong Hope skills are able to predict behavior, retate to others and socialize easily, People skills can also be defined in three sets of abilities: (1) "i it thers; ersonal effectiveness or about how one comes across ott ers (2 ineracton ebiity or-how well ore predicts and decodes behavior: tnd (3) intercede easily or abilly to lead, influence and build bridges between people. Wore i eople skills are tho ability to accept, appreciate ang Moreover, peorle Srrsonal or professional level. Good people sing Grate others ply to listen and empathize with others, as tal extend to the § common goals with them. Therefore, these Be ay a evar renle @ ota 18, get dong ith others, Onmun ah ee) o effectively, resolve conflicts and achieve personal Inicate ides . * professional goals. tana’ general, Port! ifkin, 2009 | ely communicate, understand and empathize 1. Abiity to effectively COT” ners respectfully and develon 2 Abiity to interact We vonship to minimize confict and ing productive wo! d Business Journal describes people skills as lan96 ‘Acaoss THE CURRCULUM few Lirenacies ‘Buuone ano Enrancins Ne maximize rapport 3, Abiity to build sincerity and trust, moderate behay, (less impulsive) and enhance aggreableness . Educational Impact of People Skills. People skills are importay for teachers in effective classroom management. Knowing how i, communicate and teach people instead of simply teaching the, subjects will help make a difference in the classroom (Botton, 2005). Accordingly, almost 50 percent of classroom succes, lies on effective interpersonal relationships, while the other 55 percent lies within academic skills (Boyle, 2011). This is because teachers tend to interact and relate with students. Therefore, thay need to learn how to practice these people skills effectively in order to create a healthy and conducive learning atmosphere in the classroom. |n general, people skills are an essential. part of work, life and social success. When one has strong people skills, he/she is able to: (1) pitch him/herself; (2) overcome social anxiety: (3) communicate ‘Ideas; and (4) influence athers positively, Strategies in Obtaining Good People Skills McQuerrey (2019) presents the following strategies i intaini \ gS ig maintaining good’ seers Sills which ate essential ina meaningh,, Joy ana Purpose-driven life that teachers also need to know : 1. Good communication skills, Stron i ee i. People skills the Communication area include the ability te take in information tive verbal and writen 2. Conflict resolution skills. Having disputes and resolve conflict amon 19 othe ii involves the abllty to clarify a spec ‘ cif i for action, fer suggestions 4. The value of patience. Pationce is an ox | etn Sin aeette In every profession. It invonree a People skil Fraintain an even temper, topeat end orale erg able to Necessary and control anger in even the iermation as most tryin : §. Tolerance and understanding. Having ‘ving situations. i toler J understanding for the differences of others sas ch Tolerant people have the ability to accept GAGS 10 success when they don't personally agree with thent rences, even the ability to mediate In general, there are 5 A's to improve people 4 acceptance; (2) appreciation; (3) approval: (4) ag, attention. kills, namely: (1) ‘miration; and (5)Modula 6; Socist Lteracy 97 jen Essential People Sking to Succeed The following is the jj , st gamination. Of soft skills for one’s self-reflection and 1 3 1, : Being exceptional Being sociall conserving eo oo eve Social assertiveness is essential for assertiveness have more 4s ant ways. People with high social in their interactions, -"°"® cused social energy and more clarity Grafting 2 memorable Bet enh rang Connections and are extremely good at PP 9; Those with a strong presence can attract others, are welltemembered and are likable Mastering communication, 7 ‘This is knowing he iy velfatd, a Maree ing how to.present one’s Message across. fi Sustaining lasting confidence. People, who can sustain lasting confidence are able to conquer their shyness, avoid awkwardness and get through their anxiety or overcome any nervous tendencies. Being an excellent’ conversationalist. This is essential in communicating and interacting with others. Excellent conversationalists are people whom others may be fond of listening to and discussing with. Most interactions happen in three levels: (1) The First Five Minutes: This is the first impression and the time to decide if someone is worth getting to know; (2) The First Five Hours: This is moving past first impressions into rapport building; and (3) The First Five Days: This is the final and ullimate level of trust and connection. Thus, a conversation is the key to moving up these three levels. Being highly likable. Likabilty is an important facet of trust by through being authentic or genuine with their rue selves. ‘at decoding emotions. People, who are good at rearing people, are excoptionally strong at knowing how i el. Sherstthinksand tes hing ts a very important people skill because Pitching ideas. Pitchi is asked for his/her opinion and ithappens all the time when one : in self. ininteducing himsei Mere io tho perfec bend of two essential Boi rismatic. Charismé iad competence. ing charismat ich as warmth a People skills traits suct for, Leaders in beth personal, social and Being an influential ee gain camaraderie. professional life ar0. 2b ee cesy (Source: www.scienceotpeor'?*cun 98 BunoIns avo Enranons New Lirentcees ACROSS THE TESTING YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS opie Skill indicators using the int Pp Direction: Please rate yourself on the fellowing : scale. Check the column that applies to you: 5 7 . Not much Very | Much Not INDICATORS — wey, People Skill 1: Being socially assertive 1. | sot limitations and boundaries ininleracting with others, 2. Timmediately sense and address the needs of others, 3.1 know how to say "No" when needed. People Skill2: Grafiing a memorable presence 1. ITeave positive impression to someone | encounter wath, 2. [establish strong connection with aeople whom | meet, 3. Leasily build good rapport with others. People Skill 3: Mastering communication 11am good in public speaking, 2. Tpresent topics, lessons and reports well 3. lessily discuss big concepts in front of the-crowd People Skill 4: Sustaining lasting confidence 41. lam excellant in most social situations. 2. leasily overcome my fear and tension whenever [face the crowd. 2 lam more excited than anvious when social others. ing with People Skill 5: Being an excellent conversationalist 1. know how and when to engage in conversations and keep it going. 2_| make small talk into big talk during conversations: 3. Luse effective conversation for rapport bullding and socializing. People Skill ig highly likable 4.1.am invited to join teanis, social engagements and ‘groups. 2.1 am the ideal one that | want to become. 3. 1am always asked for my opinion on Issues al hand uring conversations tions: People Skill 7: Being exceptional at decoding ema. | | 1.1 sense and determine people's altitide and intentions: 3 \ interpret body gestures and facial expressions. “:1have the ably to understand tings even wi bron oF evidence, iene People Skill 8: Pitching ideas 1.1 can convin = - {convince people to consider or fake my ideas and SS a |Module 6: Soci! Litorse} y 99 ‘iam corfientin insisting on my ik ni so Svea y ideas and opinions make my eas Popular to the group dk vorsaton ‘up during a Fcoplo Sil 9: Being charismatic F:raccommodate people and approach them, even skangers. : Ege my services fo ers wiv adding ok needs, fram someone who can be easily depended on. People Skill 10: Being an influential leader [bald excitement in leading people while performing reloyant tasks. [2 1can determine members who can commit themselves {othe team. i fii make plans and try my best to realize them with oers. Deleon (2019) / Legend: 4 - never ‘sometimes 3 often 4- always Integrating Socio-Emotional Literacy into the Curriculum Schools that want to teach socio-emotional learning but confined \Wth classroom time can take a social, emotional and moral inventory of what students are currently learning by involving: (1) @ person's emotional life; (2) an ethical dilemma; (3) @ situation calling for compassion; (4) a societal challenge; (6) the ethical use of knowledge; (6) cross-group interactions; and (7) an implicit prosocial concept. By integrating social literacy in the currioulum content, teachers do nat only give students opportunities to practice their social-emotional Skills, but also show them how integral these skills are in their daily vas, icula through social, emotional and moral lens ig fie @ habit of mind that the more it is done, the easier it hing lessons like these i 2s. Obviously, the greatest benefit of teac se is that students aan egin to examino their education, their decisions, heir intoreets and their relationships through this tens, while helping them cultivate a more thoughtful and discerning approach to life. Hence, reviewing curri Inopreicton: «3254.0 VetyHign’ 260324 High 175-249 Low 1041.74 VeryLow