Trainer Handbook

APPENDICES

PRE-TEST / POST-TEST FORM

Participant:	____________________
Date:	____________________
Type of administration:	☐ Pre-test (beginning of Session 1) ☐ Post-test (end of Session 6)
This form is not an examination. There are no right or wrong answers. Please answer every question honestly.

1. When a child suddenly starts crying, what is the first thought that comes to mind?

☐ I ask, “Stop crying; why are you crying?”

☐ I say, “Do not cry; it will pass. There is nothing to be upset about.”

☐ I go to the child, stay present without saying anything at first, and say, “We can talk when you are ready.”

☐ I often do not know what to do.

2. How would you define the concept of “Emotional Intelligence (EQ)”? (Write briefly in your own words.)

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3. Which of the following emotions do you believe have a functional role in children — that is, a protective or development-supporting role? (You may select more than one.)

☐ Anger ☐ Sadness ☐ Fear ☐ Pleasure/Joy ☐ Love ☐ Surprise ☐ Disgust ☐ Shame

☐ All of them have a function. ☐ Negative emotions have no function.

4. When a child is experiencing an anger outburst — shouting and throwing objects — what do you do? (Select the response you use most often.)

☐ I raise my voice and say, “Stop!”

☐ I intervene immediately and physically restrain the child.

☐ I remain calm, move closer and say softly, “I am here; I am with you.”

☐ I become unsure about what to do.

5. Do you agree with the statement, “Anger is a natural emotion, while aggression is an unacceptable behaviour”?

☐ Strongly agree.

☐ Partly agree.

☐ Disagree.

☐ Not sure.

6. What do you do when you have to continue working with children while you yourself feel stressed or angry?

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7. Which of the following two statements best describes empathy?

☐ “I feel very sorry for you.”

☐ “Going through this must have placed you in a very difficult situation; I understand.”

8. What would you say if a child told you, “Nobody loves me”? (Write in your own words.)

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9. Is the following statement correct? “Validating a child’s emotion also means approving the child’s behaviour.”

☐ Yes, it is correct.

☐ No, it is incorrect.

☐ Not sure.

10. How do you usually intervene when two children are fighting in the institution?

☐ I decide who is right.

☐ I separate both children and speak with them individually.

☐ I guide them in finding their own solutions.

☐ I am often unsure how to intervene.

11. Which of the following do you do during conflict?

☐ I insist on winning even when the other person is right.

☐ I say, “You take one step and I will take one step”, and seek a compromise.

☐ I try to understand the real needs of both parties and seek a new solution that meets both.

☐ I give up my own need so that the other person will be happy.

12. Are there situations in which you find it difficult to say “No”?

☐ Very often.

☐ Sometimes.

☐ Rarely.

☐ Never.

13. Can you explain the difference between “you” language and “I” language?

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14. Label each of the following statements as ‘Passive’, ‘Aggressive’ or ‘Assertive’:

Statement	Label
“You always do this!”	___________________
“All right, we will do whatever you say.”	___________________
“This situation makes me uncomfortable; can we talk about it?”	___________________

15. Rate yourself from 1 to 5 in each of the following areas:

(1 = Not at all competent → 5 = Highly competent)
Area	Score
Recognising children’s emotions	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
Remaining calm during a crisis	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
Empathising with a child	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
Resolving conflicts constructively	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
Managing my own emotions	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
Setting boundaries / being able to say “No”	☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5

16.

☐ Pre-test: What do you most want to learn from this training?

☐ Post-test: What has changed most for you as a result of this training?

Thank you for your participation and honesty. • Empowered by Empathy — Erasmus+ KA210-ADU