EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR NEW EUROPEAN GENERATION: Emotional Intelligence as a Basis for the Educational and Personal Development of the New European Generation

We applied for the EIFNEG project because our organizations felt that traditional education may not adequately prepare students for the future, so we watned to bridge this gap by focusing on emoti...

Recognizing the importance of equipping the next generation with essential skills for personal and professional success, we saw this project as an opportunity to contribute to the development of emotional intelligence in Europe. The project aimed to create a comprehensive map of the impact of emotional education across Europe, tailoring its approach to the geographical and cultural diversity of the region. By developing a subject specifically designed to train students in emotional intelligence, we aim to nurture skills such as creativity, conflict resolution, and cognitive flexibility. Moreover, the project included a focus on training teachers and future trainers to effectively communicate and pass these skills, enhancing their resilience and capacity for innovation in education. Through the development of three key products, including didactic units and practical resources compelled in the complex Handbook for Teachers, the project seeks to provide accessible and impactful tools for promoting emotional intelligence in European education systems.

We applied for the EIFNEG project because our organizations felt that traditional education may not adequately prepare students for the future, so we watned to bridge this gap by focusing on emotional intelligence course development. Our project aimed to provide teenagers with the necessary emotional management skills to navigate the complexities of the modern world, enhancing their adaptability, creativity, and interpersonal relationships. By targeting this crucial age group (14-18 years), we aimed to empower students as they transition into adulthood, equipping them with essential skills for personal and professional success. As an official supporting document on this topic, we can refer to the critical need highlighted in the World Economic Forum's report on the future of jobs. This report highlighted the importance of skills such as emotional intelligence for adolescents to thrive in an evolving job market.

In summary, we developed: Project Result 1: THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT MENU TASK 1.1: National and European research. TASK 1.2: Perception of Emotional Education in Schools. TASK 1.3: Design of a map of 10 key areas of Emotional Education. Project Result 2. CHOOSING THE BEST INGREDIENTS. TASK 2.1: Development of 10 didactic units based on the 10 key areas identified TASK 2.2: Final version of Handbook for Teachers (1st part). Project Result 3. THE COOKING AND THE FINAL TOUCH TASK 3.1: Current Trends Report. TASK 3.2: EIFNEG Project Practical Resource Kit with a total of 50 in-class activities and 30 homework. And the project website with automatic translation to all partners' languages.