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emotional literacy

British

noun

the ability to deal with one's emotions and recognize their causes

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Analysis of the programme was supported by Cambridge University's faculty of education, and it indicated a positive impact on students' behaviour and emotional literacy within 10 weeks.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

But never has it had such a vast and motley audience, as young kids’ emotional literacy is tested by COVID-19 and virtual class.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2020

Instead, she recommended going above the common conception of consent education and instead views the subject as "emotional literacy".

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2018

After his Huddle session on emotional literacy, Alex Cameron, the therapist, showed me his tattoos.

From The Guardian • Jun. 18, 2018

Through such projects, “Sesame Street” emphasizes emotional literacy as well as reading and math.

From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2014

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