1. Using an Emotional Intelligence Curriculum for Students in Academic Difficulty Holly Hassemer, M.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

2. Students in Academic Difficulty Challenges they face? Challenges you as an instructor/support person face?

3. GEN 110—College Learning Strategies (1 credit, meets twice weekly) Emotional Intelligence Learning Strategies

4. My background: Alternative Education

5. Evolving Theories of Intelligence Intelligence Quotient (IQ) – Simon, Binet, Terman and others (early 1900s) Multiple Intelligences – Howard Gardner (1983) Emotional Intelligence – Salovey and Mayer (1990) popularized by Daniel Goleman (1995)

6. Emotional Intelligence Emotional Mind (Emotions) VS. Cognitive Mind (Thoughts)

7. Emotionally Reactive Student 1. Overwhelmed too often 2. Reactive to stress 3. Emotionally driven behavior 4. Self-doubting 5. Deficit and weakness focused 6. Resistant to change 7. Aggressive, nonassertive communicator 8. Performance decreases under stress 9. Pessimistic, sarcastic, negative focus 10. Relies on reactive habits 11. Continually makes the same mistakes

8. Emotionally Intelligent Student Overwhelmed too often Reactive to stress Emotionally driven behavior Self-doubting Deficit and weakness focused Resistant to change Aggressive, nonassertive communicator Performance decreases under stress Pessimistic, sarcastic, negative focus Relies on reactive habits Continually makes the same mistakes Resilient Proactive, planned responses to stress Intentional reflective behavior Self-confident Strength focused Flexible, open to change Assertive communicator Performance improves under stress Optimistic, positive, hopeful focus Relies on positive habits Learns from experience

9. Emotional Curriculum Outcomes Achieve a balance between the cognitive and emotional mind. Develop time management and self management skills. Set personal goals. Be assertive with yourself, friends, and professors. Effectively manage and express strong emotions. Appreciate and value differences. Focus on your strengths. Establish and maintain healthy relationships. Recognize and express emotions effectively. Be flexible.

10. GEN 110— College Learning Strategies

12. Four Areas of Emotional Intelligence Self Management Interpersonal Skills Leadership Intrapersonal Skills

13. Self Management Time Management (from Covey’s Seven Habits and Zimbardo’s Time Perspective) Being Proactive vs. ReactiveProactive Reactive (excerpts from Lion King) Goal Setting Motivation (using Self –Determination Theory) Procrastination

14. Interpersonal Skills Examining your circle of influence (from Covey’s Seven Habits) Being assertive (Academic role plays and TED talk— Amy Cuddy)Cuddy

15. Leadership Social awareness Assessing leadership qualities Creating a leadership development plan (individual resume reviews)

16. Self Awareness Stress management Test anxiety (positive self talk) Self esteem (gratitude journaling)

17. Discussion