They will hear from experts on how to deal with anger as well as promote self esteem. It is not surprising that some of them become sufficiently frustrated to act aggressively or hit out at those they think are responsible. The teachers are often first in the firing line. They are often in the position of having to respond to children s frustrations and anger at things which are sometimes not limited to school or learning problems. The day course provides a systematic training in how to understand and how to cope in practical terms.
Delegates can get a certificate for their participation in the training course.
Even the sound-bite culture of modern life which leaves little time for reflective exchanges. The nature of the teacher-student relationship has to respond to changing times and signs of trust and respect may not always be offered and read as easily as in the past or may be simply seemingly rudely, missed out. The intentions of the pupils and teachers in interactions may not be as easily read . This is why we need a course in emotional literacy . We have put esteem on the agenda because it is intimately connected with how well people learn.