Joy, passion and enjoyment in teaching

Topic(s) addressed

This project aimed to improve emotional awareness and teach recognition of one's own emotions as well as those of others. 

Target group(s)

The target group focused on primary school students aged 8 to 10.

Methodologies

Activities have been designed in the form of workshops, adapted to the age of the students, which teach the basic emotions and how to learn to recognise them. The first term focused on emotional intelligence and learning about oneself.

In the second term there was a focus on tolerance of frustration, and sense of humour. Finally, in the third term, emotional balance was analysed. 

Innovation environment

We have developed the Future Classroom project, which integrates coding, robotics, 3D printing, and digital books, adapting our school to new societal needs. As part of a larger network, we apply acquired knowledge to improve our educational centre through the Muévete project, collaborating with regional, national, and international schools. 

Teachers’ role

The project provided the teachers with many opportunities for lifelong learning. A new methodology was designed for this course, through learning about programmes used to promote emotional education in the classroom and implementing these new measures. This project focused on diversity through working with all pupils in the target peer group, addressing diversity from an early age, and responding to the needs of all pupils.

Impact and output

For the teachers, there was an incentive for professional development and improvement of their English language skills. For the school, links were further developed with international centres. As a result, several pupil exchanges have been carried out with host families. Job shadowing in the two schools and eTwinning projects have also taken place. The exchange activities are continuing and many links between the school have been established. 

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