/library/oar/handle/123456789/6653 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:46:09 GMT 2026-06-14T07:46:09Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/58740 Title: Book reviews [International Journal of Emotional Education, 7(2)] Abstract: The reviews in this issue focus on two practical books for teachers, as well as on two policy reports to continue our expansion of focus onto reports in the reviews section. Both books, on the Kidscope peer mentoring approach and on listening approaches for teachers in a busy school context, advocate user-friendly approaches centred on the importance of interpersonal relations and communication in school settings. The holistic development of children is a pervasive concern of both. The policy reports are both based on examples across a range of European city and project contexts, through an EU funded PREVENT project on parental involvement for early school leaving and a European Commission, Directorate General Education and Culture focus on lessons from alternative education for mainstream school settings. The PREVENT project report seeks bridges between education and health contexts to combine a joint strategy for parental involvement and family support. The Ecory's report sets out an agenda for reform of mainstream school settings based on learnings from alternative education. Both reports focus on structures and processes at system levels to give supports and voices to the marginalised to help ensure the education system also works for them. Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/58740 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/58739 Title: Editorial [International Journal of Emotional Education, 7(2)] Abstract: One of the main issues in the development and implementation of social and emotional (SEL) programmes is the cultural context where such programmes are implemented. Programmes need to consider and address the cultural variations that may influence the ways in which emotions are expressed, and the ways in which they influence interpersonal awareness, communication and relationships. Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/58739 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/6906 Title: Short research report : a comparison of emotional intelligence levels between students in experiential and didactic college programs Authors: Davis, Wayne L.; Leslie, Paul J. Abstract: Short Research Report: A Comparison of Emotional Intelligence Levels between Students in Experiential and Didactic College Programs Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/6906 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/6905 Title: Not-so random acts of kindness : a guide to intentional kindness in the classroom Authors: Binfet, John-Tyler Abstract: Much has been written about random acts of kindness – acts performed spontaneously and often to strangers. The topic of kindness and the benefits arising from performing kind acts holds both empirical and applied interest in the fields of education and psychology. Encouraging students to reflect upon and perform intentional acts of kindness develops perspective-taking, increased social membership, and a structured way of encouraging kindness within the school context. This paper provides an overview of kindness research and argues for the need to promote intentional acts of kindness by providing a framework for teachers to support students in the performance of intentional kindness. Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/6905 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z