Day 4: Games
Day 4: Games
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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:
Relationship Skills
The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.
UDL Emotion & Learning Connection:
UDL Emotion & Learning Connection:
Engagement
Adjust the activity/task.
Choice in the selection of activities
Offer scaffolded challenges that vary in degree of difficulty
Connect content to interdisciplinary topics and personal interests
Support the learner to be able to cope with challenges within the activity or task.
Make it clear that student emotional engagement and motivation matters
Support relevance and persistence through tasks by making the purpose explicit
Offer clear expectations that support motivation
2. What Do You Mean by Games?
2. What Do You Mean by Games?
Games?
Games?
Games are not new tools to any child, parent, or educator. As teachers have developed their digital toolbelts over the past couple of years, the need for effective ways of engaging students has became necessary. Using games in the classroom does not always have to be digital though - physical games can be just as effective in engaging students in collaborative learning, communication, critical thinking, build confidence, and have content at the center of it all! If you would like to learn a little more about using games in the classroom, check out the presentation below!
How do Games Support SEL?
How do Games Support SEL?
How games are used in the classroom can be a powerful tool in engaging students in conversations and experiences that allow them to practice emotion regulation. In the article, Five Reasons to Use Games in the Classroom, it is stated that "By playing a game, students may be able to understand a new concept or idea, take on a different perspective, or experiment with different options or variables." These experiences allow students to practice executive functioning skills, self-management of emotions, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills.
3. A Word From the Wise
3. A Word From the Wise
Rukshana Ilahi, Kent ISD Mental Wellness Consultant
It’s not all fun and games when it comes to developing relationship skills. Yet, these are skills that students will use throughout their lifetime. Participating in simple games allows students to learn important life skills such as taking turns, losing graciously, strategy, etc. Consider how you can incorporate games into your lessons to help with engagement and allow students to practice some of these skills.
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...
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