Teacher Training

Departments: Lower Primary, Middle Primary, Upper Primary, Lower Secondary

In early 2021, social and emotional learning (SEL) became a formal subject in Dignity. This slide deck was used to introduce the Second Step program to teachers.

The Second Step program includes self-paced modules which teachers can complete in their own time.

Departments: All Education departments

A training session titled "Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)" conducted for all teachers in Dignity.

The purpose of this one-hour training was to establish a shared understanding of SEL and its importance. The session briefly covered implementation in classrooms — through explicit instruction and integration into all academic areas.

Departments: Lower Primary

Promoting adult SEL is crucial to equip and empower teachers who are responsible to deliver SEL lessons, model SEL skills, and integrate SEL into all aspects of learning.

This training session was designed to create space for introspection and reflection. Teachers were introduced to implicit bias and cultural responsiveness, following which they thought about their own multicultural identity.

Departments: Lower Primary

What does SEL look like, sound like, and feel like? At Dignity, we want every classroom to be a safe and welcoming environment where students can learn and thrive in a community. This should be reflected in the physical space as well as the classroom culture.

In this training session, topics covered include the Montessori classroom, Dignity 6S system, and Peace Corners. Teachers were also introduced to restorative practices as an approach to behaviour management.

Research overwhelmingly supports the positive connection between social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and student success in academics and life. In this session, we explore the definition of SEL and the CASEL 5.

Strengthening adult SEL is the key to building expertise, skills and confidence in promoting and modelling SEL for children. This session addresses implicit bias and cultural responsiveness, as well as the topic of self-care.

SEL can be infused into all aspects of the classroom through teaching strategies and best practices. This session covers SEL 3 signature practices, supportive learning environments and restorative practices.

Integrating SEL into lessons requires educators to plan with purpose and intention. Teachers must be able to model SEL, identify teachable moments, and adapt SEL strategies for the age group or subject taught.

Department: Preschool

The Preschool department started using the Second Step program in 2022. This slide deck was used to introduce the program to Preschool teachers.

The Second Step program includes self-paced modules which teachers can complete in their own time.