Improving Emotional Intelligence: A Guide for Selecting Bibliotherapeutic Materials for Young Children
Date of Award
6-2-2011
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Arts and Culture Management
Disciplines
Arts and Culture
First Advisor
Kathleen Adams
Keywords
Annotated book list, Bibliotherapy, Book selection criteria, K-3 education, Social/emotional intelligence, Teacher resource
Abstract
Current research shows a decline in emotional intelligence among our children. Simultaneously, public school systems are under critique for inadequately addressing the growing social needs of students. This project reviews the current literature on the problem and on popular intervention programs used to offer social skill development in the classroom. The capstone presents developmental bibliotherapy as a model for building social skills among younger children, using small group guided reading as the delivery method. A book selection criteria rubric based on developmental bibliotherapy best practice is established to create an annotated book list appropriate for K-3 children. Teachers accessing this list can be assured that careful consideration went into developing this resource list to adhere to federally mandated standards.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Stainbrook, Sandra, "Improving Emotional Intelligence: A Guide for Selecting Bibliotherapeutic Materials for Young Children" (2011). University College: Arts and Culture Management Capstones. 55.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_mals/55