Emotional Explorers

Description of the activity:

- Introduction to Self-Regulation

Briefly discuss the importance of self-regulation and emotional intelligence in understanding historical events and facts. Introduce the concept of self-reflection and its role in developing self-awareness. Focus on explaining and asking the students to reflect on the fact that in some historical times the movement was prioritized instead of their own emotions and feelings.

-Historical Case Study: The American Civil Rights Movement:

Present key figures and events from the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting instances of self-regulation and emotional management.

Hand each participating student a card with a description of his/her roll (Name, gender, age, social position, …).

Engage students in a brief discussion about the challenges faced by activists and how they regulated their emotions and thoughts to effect change.

Interactive Role-Playing: The French Revolution

Divide students into small groups and assign them roles representing different perspectives during the French Revolution.

Guide students through a role-playing activity where they navigate challenging scenarios and practice self-regulation in decision-making.

Hand each participating student a card with a description of his/her roll. (Name, gender, age, social position, …)

Facilitate a brief discussion after the activity to reflect on the role of self-regulation in historical contexts.

Reflection and Goal Setting:

Have students complete a self-reflection worksheet, prompting them to identify one historical figure or event that resonated with them and reflect on the emotions and thoughts it evoked.

Encourage students to set a specific goal for practicing self-regulation in their daily lives, based on insights gained from the historical examples discussed.

Conclusion: Wrap up the class by summarizing the importance of self-regulation in understanding historical events and personal growth. Encourage students to continue exploring history with a mindful approach to their emotions, thoughts, and behavior.

Final notes:

Actualize the topic, maybe giving present and past examples, also focusing on the local and European context.