In this class we will “prepare productive citizens and lifelong learners by addressing the Social and Emotional (SEL) needs of all students.” Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), as defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is “the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. SEL is a powerful mechanism for instilling long-term social and emotional resilience and addressing student trauma, SEL improves our students’ attitudes toward learning and their self-efficacy. Students who receive social-emotional interventions early and throughout their learning careers demonstrate impressive and measurable benefits later on in life.
THINK TANK will FOCUS on the following social and emotional skills throughout the year.
Perfect 10 Mindful Skills
Self-Awareness Desire to improve self and awareness of strengths/limitations
Growth Mindset Praising and rewarding effort
Conflict Resolution Peer mediation approach, listening, creative writing
Self-Management Management of emotional intelligence
Endurance Emotional stability, perspective, readiness for change, detachment, strength under stress, focus, preparation for challenges
Empathy Make caring for others a priority, help children develop self-control and manage feelings effectively
Relationship Building Teach acceptable actions to promote and maintain positive connections
Responsible Decision Making Increase problem-solving skills and accepting responsibility for decisions
Social Awareness Capability to interact with others in a positive manner
Communication Reinforce active listening, ask open-ended questions, use tasks and activities that foster critical thinking
To learn more about School-Connect, our social and emotional learning platform, you can visit the website below.