Social-Emotional Learning Starts With Us: Empowering Teachers to Support Students

by Trisha DiFazio, Allison Roeser

Overview

This essential teacher resource will guide you in successfully implementing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies into every day instruction while looking at how to foster your own emotional awareness with support. Learn how to create a classroom community centered around SEL engagement to help students succeed in the classroom and beyond. You will dig into key SEL topics such as the 5 SEL competencies. Perfect for educators with a wide range of experience, this resource will empower you to explore your own SEL skills to make lasting connections in the classroom and school community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781087649184
Publisher:	Shell Education
Publication date:	03/31/2022
Series:	Professional Resources
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.45(d)
Age Range:	5 - 17 Years

About the Author

Trisha DiFazio, M.A.T., has more than two decades of dedicated experience in the field of education. She served as a classroom teacher and adjunct professor, and she holds a Master of Arts in Teaching. Trisha is passionate about empowering children and their parents through social and emotional learning and mindfulness.;

Allison Roeser, M.H.S, P.C.C., is an author and education consultant with 20+ years of experience. She specializes in social and emotional learning and holds a Master of Health Science degree from Johns Hopkins University. Previously, Allison directed research studies focused on health and education.

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Preface 7

Introduction 13

What Is Social and Emotional Learning? 13

Why SEL? 15

Our "Why" 20

SEL Starts with Adults 21

Equity 30

Summary 33

Chapter 1 Self-Awareness 35

What Is Self-Awareness? 35

Why Is Self-Awareness Important? 35

Identifying One's Emotions 36

Identity 39

Identifying Cultural and Linguistic Assets 42

Having a Growth Mindset 44

Recognizing One's Strengths and Areas for Growth 45

Developing Interests and a Sense of Purpose 48

Chapter 2 Self-Management 53

What Is Self-Management? 53

Why Is Self-Management Important? 53

Managing Emotions 54

Identifying Stress 55

Kinds of Stress 55

Educators and Stress 56

Managing Stress 56

Motivation 58

Goal Setting 60

Personal and Collective Agency 65

Chapter 3 Social Awareness 67

What Is Social Awareness? 67

Why Is Social Awareness Important? 67

Empathy 68

Empathy in Action 69

Ways to Teach Empathy 72

Calling In versus Calling Out 73

Systemic Racism 75

Recognizing Support and Resources 77

Gratitude: It Is Not Just for Thanksgiving 78

Recognizing Situational Demands 80

Chapter 4 Relationship Skills 83

What Are Relationship Skills? 83

Why Are Relationship Skills Important? 83

Developing Positive Relationships 84

Keys to Connection Checklist 85

Connecting Across Cultures 89

Home-School Connections 90

Positive Phone Calls Home 91

Chapter 5 Responsible Decision-Making 95

What Is Responsible Decision-Making? 95

Why Is Responsible Decision-Making Important? 96

Responsible Decision-Making in the Classroom 97

Connect Choices Now with Future Goals 98

Using Reflection in Decision-Making 99

Empathy in Decision-Making 99

Incorporate Ethics and Morals into Decision-Making 100

Chapter 6 Mindfulness 103

What Is Mindfulness? 103

Why Is Mindfulness Important? 104

Integrating SEL and Mindfulness 105

Breathing Strategies 106

Chapter 7 SEL Activities 109

Competency Connections 109

Self-Awareness Activities 110

Heart Art 110

Name That Emotion 114

Self-Management Activities 121

"What Helps Me" Wheel 121

Calming Countdown 127

Social Awareness Activities 131

Perspective Detective 131

What's Their Story? 137

Who's My Crew? 141

Relationship Skills Activities 146

Keys to Connection 146

Introduce Your Selfie/Identity Slides 150

Responsible Decision-Making Activities 155

SODAS (Situation, Options, Disadvantages, Advantages, Solutions) 155

T-Chart 159

References 162

Digital Resources 166