Bibliotherapy in the Classroom: Using Literature To Promote the Development of Emotional Intelligence.

Sullivan, Amie K.; Strang, Harold R.

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ERIC Number: EJ666682

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Publication Date: 2003

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Bibliotherapy in the Classroom: Using Literature To Promote the Development of Emotional Intelligence.

Sullivan, Amie K.; Strang, Harold R.

Childhood Education, v79 n2 p74-80 Win 2002-2003

Notes that many children in today's classrooms exhibit a variety of emotional and social difficulties, and discusses the use of bibliotherapy, an approach that uses literature as an effective way to remediate such difficulties. Explains emotional intelligence and how bibliotherapy can promote development of the socioemotional competence necessary for success in school and beyond. (TJQ)

Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Bibliotherapy, Childrens Literature, Emotional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Problems, Interpersonal Competence, Reading, Social Adjustment, Social Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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