Social and Emotional Learning Skills for Educators

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Social and Emotional learning skills have garnered much attention in the recent past as school districts and work environments are developing an increased awareness of and commitment to instruction in these essential skills. The impact of well-developed SEL skills benefits students and teachers in significant ways and increases student academic achievement as well as social development. 

Session 1: Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning

  • Define SEL

  • Background SEL

  • Related terms

  • Identify Teacher Stressors

  • Explore Teacher’s View of SEL

  • The Current Educational Constellation of SEL

  • SEL Research

  • Teacher Survey

  • Brain Science and Emotion

  • Balancing SEL and Academics

  • Strategies to Further Develop SEL Skills

 Session 2: Digging Deeper into SEL

  1. CASEL Components Fully Explored (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning)

    Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Responsible Decision-Making

  2. The Ten Teaching Practices (N. Yoder)

    • Social Teaching Practices: Student Centered Discipline, Teacher Language, Responsibility and Choice, Warmth and Support

    • Instructional Teaching Practices: Cooperative Learning, Classroom Discussions, Self-Reflection; Self-Assessment, Balanced Instruction, Academic Press and Expectations, Competence Building

 Session 3: What Can I Do Tomorrow?

  • Analyze Survey Results

  • Identify Personal Areas of Strength from Survey Data

  • Collegial Discussion

  • Where Are We Now in our SEL Knowledge?

  • What Do we Do Next?

  • Apply the Theories of Mindfulness, Brain Science and Emotional Well-Being

  • Establish Designated Times to Practice New Skills