The POEMS project (Project Number: 2023-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000157972) has been co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
The project is addressed to:
School Teachers
School Directors
Students
The entire school community can benefit from the results of the POEMS project to foster the development of students and teachers emotional intelligence as a key competence that can contribute to enhance inclusion at lower secondary school level.
On the relevance of emotional intelligence and on the educational methods and tools necessary to foster emotional intelligence as a key competence at school
A collection of Lesson Plans on how to make use of the innovative methodologies based on emotional intelligence
A Publication promoting awareness of the link between mastering emotional intelligence and enhancement of the inclusiveness of the learning environments.
The POEMS project is funded, by the European Commission through the Italian National Agency for the Erasmus+ Programme
The most interesting part of the online course is certainly related to the relationship between emotional intelligence and the development of key skills. Creating a serene learning environment, where you can express your emotions (including fears and insecurities, as well as the annoyance caused by attitudes that disturb your sensitivity) is fundamental for carrying out the work of building skills and developing knowledge. I believe it is also fundamental for obtaining a mature relationship, almost between equals as we are all people, between teachers and students.
The lesson plans allow Interesting practical challenges - students create work of art being in Michelangelo's shoes. Knowledge through personal experience - perfect! All students can be involved, even with disabilities, language problems, etc.
The database of lesson plans designed for teachers working with students aged 11-15 is available on the project website. The lesson plan entitled "My words: opening up or closing down?" is based on circle time and students are invited to reflect on the characteristics of meaningful relationships, sentences and/or idioms of common use. The activity is divided into individual, pair and plenary phases and aims to improve communication skills. Keep reading on the website.
The database of lesson plans designed for teachers working with students aged 11-15 is available on the project website. The lesson plan entitled "Expressions Through Time: The Science and Art of Emotions" explores emotional expression across history, cultures, and science, enhancing students' emotional intelligence, creativity, and self-awareness. In Unit 1, students examine the historical evolution of emotional expression, comparing ancient cave paintings to modern emojis, and create personalized emotion symbols to represent their feelings. Keep reading on the website.
By completing the online training course, integrated into BESTR (Italy's digital credentialing platform for competency valorization), users can earn an Open Badge. This badge serves as proof of their acquired emotional intelligence, and personal and interpersonal skills.
