Day 2: SEL Check Ins
Day 2: SEL Check Ins
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1. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Connections
1. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Connections
SEL Core Competency Met:
SEL Core Competency Met:
Self-Awareness
The abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts.
UDL Emotion & Learning Connection:
UDL Emotion & Learning Connection:
Action & Expression
Adjust the activity/task.
Adjust activity so that students can express their knowledge effectively and efficiently by including multiple tools for composition.
Support the learner to be able to cope with challenges within the activity or task.
Use prompts to promote reflection about work and process
Embed frequent formative and low-stakes assessments to collect actionable information to guide instructional decision-making
2. SEL Check Ins
2. SEL Check Ins
What is a SEL Check In?
What is a SEL Check In?
A SEL Check In is exactly what the name says - checking in on someone's social-emotional health and learning. This can be done an a variety of ways - digital or even something as simple as a quick conversation.
If you are looking at starting your day with a quick check in, take a look at the presentation below (or click on the button to view the presentation) to view some different kinds of check ins. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but rather idea starters.
Image Source: 15+ Simple SEL Practices to Start the Day
How do Check Ins Support SEL?
How do Check Ins Support SEL?
Check Ins provide students with an opportunity to self-reflect on how they are feeling and potentially identify or share needs or ask for help. Providing an opportunity for building self-awareness can help them become comfortable with identifying their feelings and advocating for themselves when they need help or support.
Resources ▶️
Resources ▶️
Some digital resources that can be used to check in with students are:
Learning Mangament Systems (Google Classroom / Schoology / Canvas / Seesaw)
3. A Word From the Wise
3. A Word From the Wise
Rukshana Ilahi, Kent ISD Mental Wellness Consultant
Self-awareness is a necessary skill for students to develop. We must create a culture that supports students exploring and defining how they feel. Check in’s are a way to normalize this practice and give students an opportunity to check in with themselves and with you. A quick minute can change the trajectory of how that student’s day will progress.
4. Reflect and Share
4. Reflect and Share
1. Reflection and Discussion Question ⬇:
My biggest take-away from the learning today, thought(s), or ways I am already using this with students that I would like to share after reviewing the shared materials was...
(Keep in mind these responses will be public. The purpose in making them public is to help us learn from one another, gather new ideas, or challenge our thinking.)
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2. Reflection Responses ⬇:
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