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, Comprehensive One-Hour Lesson Plan: Emotional Intelligence
State the Topic and Context (5 marks)
Topic: Emotional Intelligence: Identifying and Managing Emotions
Grade Level: Grade 7
Context: At the Grade 7 level, learners are in a crucial transitional phase, navigating the
physical and hormonal changes of puberty, increased academic pressure, and complex
social dynamics. Developing emotional intelligence is vital for them to successfully
manage peer pressure, build healthy relationships, cope with stress, and develop self-
awareness. This topic provides them with the tools to understand their own feelings and
the emotions of others, which is a foundational skill for both their personal well-being
and their future success in society.
Define Clear Learning Objectives (10 marks)
By the end of this one-hour lesson, learners will be able to:
1. Identify and Articulate: Accurately identify and name at least five different emotions
(e.g., joy, anger, fear, sadness, frustration, surprise) and describe the physical and
psychological sensations associated with each.
2. Differentiate Coping Mechanisms: Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy coping
mechanisms for managing strong emotions, particularly in scenarios involving conflict or
disappointment.
3. Apply and Practice: Apply at least two healthy coping strategies (e.g., deep breathing,
"I" statements, taking a break) to a hypothetical real-world scenario through a
collaborative role-playing activity.
Select and Describe a Teaching Methodology (15 marks)
Methodology: Cooperative Learning
This lesson will be structured around a cooperative learning methodology, specifically
incorporating the Jigsaw and Think-Pair-Share techniques. This approach encourages students
to work together to achieve a shared learning goal, fostering interdependence and individual
accountability.
Implementation Steps (60-minute lesson):
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
o Begin with a Think-Pair-Share activity. The teacher will ask two questions:
"Think about a time you felt extremely happy. What did it feel like in your body
and mind?" and "Now, think about a time you felt very angry. What did that feel
like?"