EQ in Action: Classroom Emotional Intelligence Lab
A practical course to strengthen emotional intelligence in classroom settings through collaborative activities and reflective discussions.
Instructor: Emily Dills
About the course
A practical course designed to help educators strengthen their emotional intelligence (EQ) in real classroom settings. Through collaborative activities, recorded teaching practice, and reflective discussions, teachers develop the skills to manage emotions, build positive relationships, and handle challenging classroom moments with empathy and clarity.
Cómo funciona
Te unirás a un grupo de 2 a 5 colegas, y como grupo se reunirán 4 veces, de forma presencial u online, en el horario que ustedes acuerden.
1
Únete a un círculo
Organiza tu grupo de estudio con colegas durante el período de match.
2
Acuerda un horario
Decide el momento más conveniente para tus sesiones, online o en persona.
3
Únete y colabora
Cuando llegue la sesión, conéctate con tus colegas y completen las actividades juntos.
What's included
2 live tutoring sessions with expert
Personalized feedback per session
Access to Circles platform
WhatsApp support
Verifiable digital certificate
Weekly reports for leadership
Requirements
- Current teaching position or educational role
- Basic computer literacy and reliable internet access
- Willingness to engage in interactive group learning
- Openness to implementing new strategies in classroom practice
Course syllabus
Session 1: Understanding EQ in the Classroom
- • Explore the components of emotional intelligence and their role in teaching
- • Analyze common emotional triggers in classroom scenarios
- • Begin identifying personal strengths and areas for growth in EQ
Session 2: Practicing Emotional Intelligence in Action
- • Record and share short teaching interactions for peer feedback
- • Practice identifying and managing emotional responses in real time
- • Reflect as a group on emotional dynamics and communication strategies
Session 3: Applying EQ Strategies to Real Challenges
- • Tackle real emotional classroom challenges in small groups
- • Collaborate on solutions and role-play EQ responses
- • Share insights and strategies to deepen practical understanding
Session 4: EQ Growth and Accountability
- • Design a personalized EQ improvement plan aligned with teaching goals
- • Choose an accountability partner for continued reflection and feedback
- • Celebrate growth and commit to ongoing EQ development
Conoce a la instructora
Emily Dills
Emily Dills is an experienced educator, EQ coach, and founder dedicated to transforming how adults engage with kids. With almost 20 years in education, she brings a unique Dual-Generation EQ Model that equips caregivers, educators, and youth workers with practical emotional intelligence tools to better support children’s development. Emily’s work blends research-backed strategies with real-life experience to create confident, emotionally healthy adults who can help kids thrive.