What is SEL?
What does SEL stand for?
Social-Emotional Learning
Who can turn into a monster?
Everyone!
At the beginning of each class, I ask my students to rate their morning on a scale of 1-5. Is this SEL?
Yes, this is a common "check-in"
A "check-in" best fits into which SEL category?
a. Self-Management
b. Self-Awareness
c. Social Awareness
d. Relationship Skills
e. Responsible Decision Making
b. Self-Awareness
True or false:
SEL is not important to a child's neurobiological development, only their emotional development
False! SEL practices increase brain functioning, cognitive development, and brain activity over long periods of time.
What is one definition of a monster?
An imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening.
or
A completely cruel person.
or
A malformed or mutant animal.
True or false, breathing techniques are another way to implement SEL?
True
Does "trying on emotions" help promote Self-Awareness or Social Awareness?
BOTH!
The floor was just mopped and the bell rings. I should...
1. run to get to class on time
2. walk briskly and arrive a little late
3. skip class altogether
Which SEL category was the most present in the above exercise?
a. Self-Management
b. Self-Awareness
c. Social Awareness
d. Relationship Skills
e. Responsible Decision Making
e. Responsible Decision Making
What brings out a "monster" in us?
Emotions and Actions (or triggers)
True or False:
I can use any SEL lesson plan with my students
FALSE.
You must be culturally competent and make sure the contents are tailored towards your target population.
I gave my students scripts and had them role play some difficult conversations. Which SEL categories were present?
a. Self-Management
b. Self-Awareness
c. Social Awareness
d. Relationship Skills
e. Responsible Decision Making
All of them!!
How did the presenters tailor their Monster-themed presentation to meet the population (you, Middle School Teachers)?
Referenced coffee, water-bottle flipping, Among Us, etc
Should teachers share their own monster's information with students?
Yes! This is an example of effective self-disclosure. It is important to model and normalize social emotional learning and growth.
Can SEL be implemented by my assistant/a teacher's aide?
YES! You do not need any qualifications or certifications to implement SEL in your classroom, anyone can do it!
True or False:
Students who do not grow up in expressive homes internalize their emotions and develop unhealthy coping skills.
True. This is why SEL is so important!
What are the 5 categories of SEL?
(100 points for each category)
Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making
What are the 4 things you wrote down for your monster?
1. Monster's name
2. What the monster does (abilities)
3. What brings out the monster
4.What tames the monster
Give an example of a check-in or check-out tool you would use with students
Rose, Bud, Thorn
Scale of 1-10
Temperature check
One-word summary
etc...
What percentage of teachers feel very prepared to teach SEL?
22%