PDS Step 5: SEL Embedded into Academics
PDS Step 5: SEL Embedded into Academics
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Participants will receive an overview of the three ways SEL can be embedded into academics using a framework recommended by CASEL - The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning.
Participants will receive an overview of the three ways SEL can be embedded into academics using a framework recommended by CASEL - The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning.
The three ways teachers can embed SEL include:
The three ways teachers can embed SEL include:
1) Fostering Academic Mindsets,
1) Fostering Academic Mindsets,
2) Aligning SEL & Academic Content,
2) Aligning SEL & Academic Content,
3) Using Interactive Pedagogy.
3) Using Interactive Pedagogy.
CASEL source: Integration of SEL and Academic Instruction
CASEL source: Integration of SEL and Academic Instruction
The four part-training series below was created by representatives from Elementary Instruction, Secondary Education and the Student Wellness & Support Services (SWSS) departments.
The four part-training series below was created by representatives from Elementary Instruction, Secondary Education and the Student Wellness & Support Services (SWSS) departments.
SEL Overview & Pre-requisite Knowledge
SEL Overview & Pre-requisite Knowledge
'SEL is an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.'
'SEL is an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.'
Prerequisite Knowledge and Resources
Prerequisite Knowledge and Resources
Introduction to the SBCUSD SEL Standards & K-12 Benchmarks - This training provides an overview of Social-Emotional Learning, CASEL and the SBCUSD SEL Standards & Grade-Level Benchmarks.
Introduction to the SBCUSD SEL Standards & K-12 Benchmarks - This training provides an overview of Social-Emotional Learning, CASEL and the SBCUSD SEL Standards & Grade-Level Benchmarks.
SEL Direct Instruction - This webpage provides an extensive set of trainings and resources to support schools in teaching the district-adopted elementary SEL curriculum - Second Step.
SEL Direct Instruction - This webpage provides an extensive set of trainings and resources to support schools in teaching the district-adopted elementary SEL curriculum - Second Step.
SEL Embedded into Academics: On-Demand Training Series
SEL Embedded into Academics: On-Demand Training Series
Once SEL direct instruction is in place, schools are positioned to embed SEL skill development into academic content - this level of instruction occurs when deep connections are made between the SEL Competencies and the academic standards and content. Because this type of skill development occurs across academic subjects and contexts, the likelihood students will be able to generalize skills increases.
Once SEL direct instruction is in place, schools are positioned to embed SEL skill development into academic content - this level of instruction occurs when deep connections are made between the SEL Competencies and the academic standards and content. Because this type of skill development occurs across academic subjects and contexts, the likelihood students will be able to generalize skills increases.
Participants are introduced to the CASEL framework for embedding SEL into academics, as well as how to access training resources which include the SEL SBCUSD Standards & Grade-Level Benchmarks.
Participants are introduced to the CASEL framework for embedding SEL into academics, as well as how to access training resources which include the SEL SBCUSD Standards & Grade-Level Benchmarks.
'Consciously or not, students come to school with beliefs about who they are as learners. These beliefs are influenced by parents, peers, past classroom experiences, and the wider culture and can either support or undermine school success.' (Farrington et al). Fortunately, research shows teachers have a strong influence over what students believe about their ability to learn and succeed at school. Farrington identified four academic mindsets that have a positive impact on academic performance: Growth Mindset, Sense of Self-Efficacy, Sense of Relevance, and a Sense of Belonging. Learn ways SEL competencies can be embedded when supporting this important work.
'Consciously or not, students come to school with beliefs about who they are as learners. These beliefs are influenced by parents, peers, past classroom experiences, and the wider culture and can either support or undermine school success.' (Farrington et al). Fortunately, research shows teachers have a strong influence over what students believe about their ability to learn and succeed at school. Farrington identified four academic mindsets that have a positive impact on academic performance: Growth Mindset, Sense of Self-Efficacy, Sense of Relevance, and a Sense of Belonging. Learn ways SEL competencies can be embedded when supporting this important work.
SEL Embedded into Academics
The training provides an understanding of how SEL standards support and sustain deep learning, so that educators will be able to determine interconnections of SEL and academic content standards.
The training provides an understanding of how SEL standards support and sustain deep learning, so that educators will be able to determine interconnections of SEL and academic content standards.
Interactive Pedagogies are instructional strategies that are inclusive, engaging, and relevant. They put students at the center of the learning by giving them opportunities to articulate their ideas, consider the perspectives of others, respectfully disagree, advocate for their position, and reflect on their own learning. Interactive Pedagogies are a great way to increase engagement and keep students motivated to learn.
Interactive Pedagogies are instructional strategies that are inclusive, engaging, and relevant. They put students at the center of the learning by giving them opportunities to articulate their ideas, consider the perspectives of others, respectfully disagree, advocate for their position, and reflect on their own learning. Interactive Pedagogies are a great way to increase engagement and keep students motivated to learn.
CASEL identifies Cooperative Learning and Classroom Discussions as two evidence-based Interactive Pedagogies. Both of the strategies provide students opportunities to deepen their content knowledge while also practicing their SEL skills.
CASEL identifies Cooperative Learning and Classroom Discussions as two evidence-based Interactive Pedagogies. Both of the strategies provide students opportunities to deepen their content knowledge while also practicing their SEL skills.
Elementary Instruction: Marcia Hunter
Elementary Instruction: Marcia Hunter
Secondary Education: Bob Kirby, Santford Summers
Secondary Education: Bob Kirby, Santford Summers
Student Wellness & Support Services: Jamie Allen , Suzy Johns
Student Wellness & Support Services: Jamie Allen , Suzy Johns
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