Submitted by Linda Fuller (not verified) on April 23, 2008 - 20:27.
I 1st learned of Dr. Goleman's Theory when I purchased his pbs video from my public library. So long had I struggled to find a term to accurately describe the empathy, self-control, co-operative and self-less qualities my children exhibit. I work very hard with my kids and protect them from too many outside determental influences from the media etc. I do this because I learned that when "good kids" are left to be influenced by "bad kids" it was the bad influences that prevailed and brought down the good kids and not vise-versa. I have told my children that they may very well be the smartest kids that they will ever meet and that they need to rely and trust their judgment over anything their peers may tell them. I long for the day when Emotional Intelligence is more the public normal and not so rare.
I believe as Dr. Goleman does that these lessons can & should be taught in public schools as parents may not know how to or even the great value this theory holds for a calmer America and a more successful population. But there are the mental roadblocks inherent in the system. How long would it take to revamp our educational system? Where's the money to do it? How can all the school's worldwide receive and benefit given all the cultural, language differences, and how to reach the remote areas?
This theory is what I believe to be the most important issue today as all other issues can be addressed together in a most co-operative fashion when we as a people tap into our inherent human potential? When people feel capable, appreciated, a valuable part of a larger community of man-endorphins will flow and well-being and pride in one's self ensue. What heights can we attain?
I have a plan to revolutionize learning with this theory of Emotional Intelligence as the underlying lessons that are wrapped around Math, Science, ESL, Spelling, Driver's Ed, Nutrition, Cosmology, etc...most any subject really. With Emotional Intelligence as the underlying factor a neutral place for parents, students, teachers, administrators and community members could gather in an environment that celebrates each child as a special person with special gifts.
We can teach about the amegdula hijack and how to stay within the logical mindsets. Sistercityhood is how people can reach out to one another to build educational systems for our planet. It's alot of work but what else do we have to do with our collective time. The Internet can connect us. Thanks to Dr. Goleman's theories so much more is possible.
I 1st learned of Dr.
Submitted by Linda Fuller (not verified) on April 23, 2008 - 20:27.
I 1st learned of Dr. Goleman's Theory when I purchased his pbs video from my public library. So long had I struggled to find a term to accurately describe the empathy, self-control, co-operative and self-less qualities my children exhibit. I work very hard with my kids and protect them from too many outside determental influences from the media etc. I do this because I learned that when "good kids" are left to be influenced by "bad kids" it was the bad influences that prevailed and brought down the good kids and not vise-versa. I have told my children that they may very well be the smartest kids that they will ever meet and that they need to rely and trust their judgment over anything their peers may tell them. I long for the day when Emotional Intelligence is more the public normal and not so rare.
I believe as Dr. Goleman does that these lessons can & should be taught in public schools as parents may not know how to or even the great value this theory holds for a calmer America and a more successful population. But there are the mental roadblocks inherent in the system. How long would it take to revamp our educational system? Where's the money to do it? How can all the school's worldwide receive and benefit given all the cultural, language differences, and how to reach the remote areas?
This theory is what I believe to be the most important issue today as all other issues can be addressed together in a most co-operative fashion when we as a people tap into our inherent human potential? When people feel capable, appreciated, a valuable part of a larger community of man-endorphins will flow and well-being and pride in one's self ensue. What heights can we attain?
I have a plan to revolutionize learning with this theory of Emotional Intelligence as the underlying lessons that are wrapped around Math, Science, ESL, Spelling, Driver's Ed, Nutrition, Cosmology, etc...most any subject really. With Emotional Intelligence as the underlying factor a neutral place for parents, students, teachers, administrators and community members could gather in an environment that celebrates each child as a special person with special gifts.
We can teach about the amegdula hijack and how to stay within the logical mindsets. Sistercityhood is how people can reach out to one another to build educational systems for our planet. It's alot of work but what else do we have to do with our collective time. The Internet can connect us. Thanks to Dr. Goleman's theories so much more is possible.