This workshop provides an introduction to Social Emotional Learning in Action (SELA). SELA is an easy-to-use sourcebook facilitated by teaching and/or counseling practitioners primarily in school settings. The pedagogical basis for these lessons is shaped around the research findings of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), indicating that the inclusion of social and emotional development programs positively affects academic achievement.
CASEL has identified five interrelated cognitive, affective, and behavioral competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. SELA will be addressing all five. SELA will provide a developmentally sequenced year-long modular flow or stand-alone lessons that integrate the benefits of experiential and social emotional learning (SEL) into the classroom. Each lesson (36 total) will offer step-by-step instructions along with a materials list.
After this training, participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the benefits of Experiential Learning
- Identify the Cycle of Experiential Learning (ELC)
- Experience modeled lessons & practice leading lessons with a peer
- Understand the scope & sequence of the book and resources required
- Know how SEL supports academic success & identify SEL competences
- Confirm connection between Full Value Contract, Challenge by Choice, the ELC and school culture
- Develop school specific implementation strategy
This workshop is appropriate for educators and counselors working in all levels of education.
