Dr Janice Hall

Lecturer, School of Social Ecology and Lifelong Learning, College of Arts,
Education and Social Sciences, University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Lifelong Learning: Engaging the EQ

Abstract

From Aristotle to Rousseau, alongside mass illiteracy, emotional intelligence (EQ) has been critical and central to learning. Great orators, playwrights, leaders have demonstrated high EQ throughout the ages and within their achievements. Wherever lifelong learning is openly discussed and encouraged, the role of EQ must be recognised.

This paper will discuss the role of EQ in the contemporary context. More specifically it will highlight implications for education and for schooling as we move through the new millennium. Data for this research were drawn from interviews and questionnaires, from primary, secondary and tertiary education students in NSW, Australia.

Bionote

Janice Hall is a teacher, consultant and lecturer in education. She currently works in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Her research interests include teaching pedagogy, education of gifted and accelerated learners and teacher education reform. Her current research is with beginning teachers of accelerated learners in disadvantaged socio-economic areas.

Presentation Type
30 min. Paper

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OHP
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Powerpoint
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Country
Australia