Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Mentally Healthy Communities
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Learning Resilience
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Early Support
Alignment with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children are effective communicators
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- English
- The Arts
Target audience
- Early learning
- Primary school
Target groups
- Individual
- Small group
- Whole class
Aims
The WorryWoos Developing Emotional Intelligence Program aims to develop emotional intelligence through exploring emotions, relationships and social-emotional skills.Program theory
The program adheres to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and the five CASEL competencies. It incorporates elements of Bloom’s taxonomy of learning, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Kohlberg’s moral development, but couched within a Piagetian framework and in the context of the power of social interactional learning. Together they form the foundation of an engaging curriculum which subtly encompasses a UDL (Universal Design for Learning) approach.Topics
A range of emotions including: Worry/anxiety, frustration/anger, loneliness/grief, insecurity, confusion/assertiveness, envy/jealousy and social confidence/shyness.Cost
Program structure
The WorryWoo Developing Emotional Intelligence Curriculum Book suggests a new character be introduced each week, over seven weeks. However, some educators prefer to spread the introduction of each of the characters out over a longer period. This can depend on the nature and age of the group and the teacher's preferred strategy. Lessons about each character are split into five sessions.Instructor
- External facilitator
Instructor training
No specific training is required, however, it is available if those running the program would like to know more or require further guidance.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Other (please specify)
Other materials
Online portal with access to free downloads, music tracks, digital books and more. In addition, Zoom training is available for people running the program.Ongoing support
Zoom meetings as requested and online portal with videos, ideas and FAQs.Parent involvement
- Written information provided to parents
Origin of program
Australia
Wonderful Me
Program authors
Andi Green, Dr John Irvine
- PO Box 3020,Lemon Tree Passage NSW 2319 Australia
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
Yes |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
Some links |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Pre-post cohort |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
Completely |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Face to face, all instructors, in person |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
NSW |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
Yes |
Last updated: 17 March 2022