TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENT (TMA)

This assignment is worth 40% of the final mark for COU104e Social and Emotional Learning

The cut-off date for this assignment is 2 March 2025, at 2355 hours. Submit your solution document in the form of a single MS Word file on or before the cut-off date shown above.

Objective of TMA

The purpose of this assignment is to help you read through and learn the contents in the main text, “Emotional Intelligence at Work” by Hendrie Weisinger (2000) and the iStudyGuide. It is also meant to enhance your reading of the research literature as you are expected to perform some search for relevant journals to work on this assignment.

The total word limit for this assignment is 3,000 words.

This TMA is marked out of 90 marks. 10 marks are assigned for attendance and class participation.

Note to Students:

You are to include the following particulars in your submission: Course Code, Title of the TMA, SUSS PI No., Your Name, and Submission Date.

Please note that the use of Generative AI tools is strictly prohibited for the generating of the writing for your work. Please refer to Undergraduate Student Handbook (Section 5, 5.1, Part K point 2 & 3). Please note that your course instructors or Exam Admin may ask for explanations or conduct investigations if the usage of AI tools is detected in your assessment
submissions. Academic dishonesty cases will be dealt with as per the University’s policies.

Question 1

Describe the following TWO (2) social-emotional competencies: Self-awareness and Social Awareness. For each competency, ensure that you give an in-depth personal example (that demonstrates your comprehension of the concept. Illustrate how your self-awareness and social awareness, or the absence thereof, have influenced your life, and share your aspirations
for personal growth moving forward. (20 marks)

Question 2

Imagine you are part of a university task force that has been assigned to address the needs of a local community facing significant changes due to a new development project. This project aims to build a luxury apartment complex, equipped with a shopping mall and other facilities. The new apartment and complex targets new families and seeks to boost economic growth but also raises concerns about displacement of long-time residents, many of whom are elderly over 65 years old. With the rising cost of living in Singapore and the elevated price of housing, the construction of this apartment has become a source of tension. In addition, it has also surfaced that if this new development project were to proceed, there would be some environmental implications.

a. From among the key stakeholders (e.g., the long-time residents, the city developers and the potential shop owners), choose TWO (2) stakeholder groups and write a reflective piece (not more than 500 words) from their perspective. Consider and discuss how their background, experiences, and values might shape their views on the project.

Your reflective piece must discuss the following questions:

i. What they think: Underlying beliefs or fears that they may have

ii. What they might do: Actions they might take in response to the development.

iii. What they feel: Emotional responses regarding the project (e.g., anxiety,
excitement, anger).

iv. What do they hope for in the future?

v. How do they perceive the intentions of the developers and city officials?
(30 marks)

b. In the text “Emotional Intelligence at Work”, Weisinger writes about how criticism (page 135-144) can be productive and be used as a way to gain social awareness.

i. Summarise the different ways that criticism can be productive.

ii. Do you think the city developers and the existing residents should use
criticism to resolve their conflict? Explain your answer. (20 marks)

Question 3

Describe a recent stressful experience which you encountered and how your immediate response was not helpful. Examine your initial response and apply TWO (2) “Constructive Ways for Stress and Anxiety” that was introduced in class to explain why using them would be more effective to help you manage your stress and anxiety in that situation. (20 marks)