Integrating Emotion and Cognition through begin to ECSEL in the Age of Technology
Given the accelerating pace of change around the globe, it is no surprise that the world of schooling, and more specifically, early education, is also undergoing massive transformations. As new technologies appear on the market and trickle down into classrooms, educators must be prepared to empower today’s students to take advantage of these advancements as […]
Scaffolding Emotional Intelligence
Happy, sad, angry and afraid. Understanding the Four Primary Emotions: Happy, Sad, Angry, and Afraid These four primary emotions are universal to all human beings, regardless of age. They are a shared, human, and real aspect of our existence. Furthermore, these emotions play a pivotal role in our lifelong learning, well-being, and success. The Importance […]
The Importance of Causal Talk in the Emotional Experience (CTEE)
This blog discusses the reasons why Causal Talk (CT) and Causal Talk in the Emotional Experience (CTEE) is important to employ in social, emotional, and cognitive early learning. As early childhood educators, we have a duty to arm children with the skills needed to thrive—most importantly, social and emotional competencies. A powerful way to promote […]
Supporting Children Through Life’s Inevitable Stressors
Anxiety is a growing issue facing American adolescents today. Benoit Denizet-Lewis, writer for the New York Times Magazine, recently published an article illuminating the pressures facing our youth, depicting gripping personal accounts of anxiety. What was not illuminated is just how young children are being affected. The reality is that children as young as preschoolers […]
Teaching the Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence
The launch of the Housman Institute comes amid growing awareness of the importance of teaching the building blocks of emotional intelligence from birth. Supported through our ongoing research and teacher training, our flagship program begin to ECSEL promotes the growth in early childhood of critical developmental constructs, namely emotional competence, self-regulation, and associated pro-social skills […]