Ability Quote by Daniel Goleman
“Teachers need to be comfortable talking about feelings. This is part of teaching emotional literacy - a set of skills we can all develop, including the ability to read, understand, and respond appropriately to one's own emotions and the emotions of others.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, 1995
Educators should foster emotional literacy by openly discussing feelings, enhancing empathy and self‑awareness.
In simple terms: Teach feelings to boost emotional skills.
Key Takeaway
Integrate emotional learning in teaching.
Themes
emotional literacy
teaching
empathy
Mood
supportive
reflective
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- teacher training
- student counseling
- parent workshops
Key Concepts
psychology
social intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers create safe spaces for emotional dialogue?
- What barriers exist to teaching emotional literacy?
A Different Perspective
Some cultures may view emotional discussion as inappropriate.
