Guidance and links to help you to understand and teach about the green ‘Behaviour’ cog.
The green ‘Behaviour’ cog is one of the first 5 cogs we introduce as we help children to develop an understanding of the Emotion Works links and models. It is a good idea to discuss behaviours and the green cog in general terms before reflecting on personal experiences and how to make changes.
From the training booklet Word Bank document…
EMOTION BEHAVIOURS (EXPRESSION) – the things we do to show, communicate, display or express the emotions we feel. Many behaviours can be involved in showing or expressing our emotions…verbal and non-verbal, automatic and learned.
EMOTION BEHAVIOURS (GUIDANCE) – Emotionally charged behaviour can be suppressed or modulated by self-monitoring and checking according to display rules and social expectations. This grid presents a range of considerations and ideas to help explore, discuss, shape and guide emotional behaviours, and to encourage positive behaviour choices when developmentally appropriate.
Please see the word bank document for an extensive list of Behaviour examples.
Some differentiated definitions for your learners
The green cog is about how emotions are communicated or expressed outwardly. These can be verbal and non-verbal, physical, automatic and learned. All behaviours can be controlled and changed.
The green cog is all about how we show our emotions to others.
Links to a range of different resources and practice ideas to help you teach about this cog are provided in the ‘useful resources’ and ‘useful links’ listings elsewhere on this page for you to browse (in the right hand margins on desktop or below on mobile & tablet).
Here are a few of our recommended favourites for resources and ideas to use if you need help getting started…
1. The Behaviour pages from the Poster Set of 5 cogs, or the Poster Set of 5 Cogs (PCS) provide useful visuals and symbol prompts for introductory discussions.
2. The dry-wipe component card for Behaviour .
3. The Behaviour pages in the hard copy symbol book.
4. The Behaviour playground cog (if available).
5. A matching task exploring facial expressions uses photographs, symbols and a mirror. An interesting prop like this giant spyglass helps engage and encourage children to look closely.
http://emotionworks_v2.wiredmonkey.co.uk/resources/spy-glasses-mirrors-looking-talking-emotional-expressions/
6. Symbols can be added to drawings to examine behaviours in more detail, supporting emotional understanding and discussions.
http://emotionworks_v2.wiredmonkey.co.uk/resources/angry-birds-facial-expressions/
1. The Behaviour page from the Poster Set of 7 cogs provide useful visuals and text prompts for introductory discussions.
2. The dry-wipe component card for Behaviour.
3. The Behaviour playground cog (if available).
