SEL programs show immediate improvements in mental health, social skills, and academic achievement. ⦠Students exposed
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING McLeod Road Traditional School November 30, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOYOa4FIj-Y
Educating the Mind AND the Heart
What is Social Emotional (SEL) Learning? Learning how to… ◦ understand and manage emotions ◦ set and achieve goals ◦ demonstrate empathy for others ◦ establish and maintain positive relationships ◦ making responsible decisions
Why is Social Emotional Learning Important? We know and believe that social and emotional learning (SEL) has been shown to enhance the well-being of students, overall achievement, and positive life outcomes.
Research has shown that… ◦ SEL programs show immediate improvements in mental health, social skills, and academic achievement ◦ Students exposed to SEL in school continue have fewer conduct problems, less emotional distress, and lower drug use, among many other benefits when they grow up into being adults. ◦ Employers are having trouble finding recent graduates to fill vacancies. Even though applicants had the technical abilities, they lacked the communication, adaptability, decision-making, and problem-solving skills needed to do the job.
Teaching SEL at MRT ◦ Second Step ◦ Mind UP ◦ Zones of Regulation ◦ Growth Mindset ◦ Picture Books ◦ Teacher Inquiries ◦ Role Playing ◦ Class Meetings and Discussions ◦ THUNDER (Trustworthy, Helpful, Understanding, Nice, Empathetic, Responsible)
Is It Bullying? ◦ When someone says or does something unintentionally hurtful and they do it once that’s rude. ◦ When someone says or something intentionally hurtful and they do it once, that’s mean. ◦ When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they keep doing it even when you tell them to stop or show them your are upset, that’s bullying.
How to Say Sorry I am sorry for… It was wrong because... Do you forgive me?
Students from Mrs. Sall’s class share what they have been learning about fixed and growth mindsets…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up-ssOZhwCQ
Supports for students who are having social difficulties… ◦ Child Care Worker: Mrs. Shepherd ◦ Counsellor: Mrs. Gaucher ◦ PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
Communication ◦ Communication with home is important because Social and emotional learning starts at home. ◦ Parents and families are critical partners in helping their children develop social and emotional know-how. They can be good role models for the kinds of skills, attitudes, and behaviors we want all students to master. ◦ Parents can help with providing information. ◦ Phone, Fresh Grade, Meeting
Resilience Through Their Eyes
◦ https://surreylearningbydesign.ca/2016/10/resilience-through-their-eyes/
