To teach my Disability-Aware Emotional Intelligence Study Program, I use the following approach (these are adapted for each individual's needs):

Get to know my student: At the beginning, I would get to know the student so I could adjust my program accordingly. I find that students learn best when they are at ease and relaxed with who they are learning with.

Interactive presentations and discussions: Begin with sessions on the core principles of emotional intelligence and disability awareness, integrating real-life examples and research to build foundational knowledge.

Experiential Learning: Use role-playing and scenario-based exercises where students can simulate interactions with different types of people. This allows them to practice empathy, adaptive communication, and emotional regulation in realistic settings.

Reflection Activities: Incorporate journaling or one-on-one discussions where the student can reflect on their emotional responses and biases. Self-reflection fosters emotional growth and insight.

Problem Solving: Facilitate collaborative activities where we would work together to develop inclusive strategies for real-world challenges, applying both emotional intelligence and disability awareness.

Feedback and Coaching: Provide constructive feedback on students' emotional intelligence skills throughout the program and offer coaching for areas needing improvement, focusing on inclusive and empathetic behaviors.

This approach ensures a blend of knowledge, practice, and personal development. I can adjust the learning approach for each individual, depending on their level of confidence, how they best learn and what they want to work on.

There is no one size fits all way of learning, I am always open to learning new ways myself and hope that I will also learn new ways of teaching as I meet more students.