Testing the Emotions
Investigative journalist and author Fran Abrams looks at a popular but controversial programme designed to teach children emotional and social skills in schools. The concept of emotional intelligence has almost become a global ideology. It's taught, in one form or another, in around 70% of secondary and 90% of primary schools in England and is popular in Scotland and Wales too. But what exactly is emotional intelligence, can it really be developed and how sound are its scientific claims? With contributions from: Dave Read Workshop leader Professor Roger Weissberg President of CASEL Professor Katherine Weare Southampton University Pupils Bournemouth Park School Professor Richard Layard Labour peer Angela Hutchison Head, Bournemouth Park School Professor Neil Humphrey Manchester University.