Evaluation of Emotional Literacy Activities: A Phenomenological Study

Abstract

The present study aims to evaluate impact of the emotional literacy activities through participant student’s experiences. Emotional literacy activities, including social-emotional skills Goleman’s emotional intelligence and Fapuel’s emotional literacy model designed and conducted for 2 months  on primary school students, who study in 4^th grade. The present study was conducted in phenomenological study. After the emotional literacy activities was ended, semi-structured interview was carried out with the participant studetns. Qualitative data was analysed within three steps as suggested by Miles & Huberman (1994). As result of the data analysis the participant student evaluated the emotional literacy activities effective in developing their social and emotional skills. Research findings were discussed in terms of the relevant literature and theoretical base. Several suggestions were made based on the research findings. .

Keywords: Emotional Literacy, Socio-Emotional Learning, Phenomenological Study