Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning is one of the most important, yet least discussed, aspects of teaching. Students can't learn anything if their lives are in upheaval, and they can't develop into healthy, happy adults if they are going from crisis to crisis. Schools continue to push different curriculum and new teaching approaches, but perhaps we need to focus on SEL first. WHY DEVELOP SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) CURRICULA? 1. DIVORCE - One of the first issues is divorce. When the adults in a family are in constant conflict, the children never feel safe and secure and their ability to develop proper executive function is hurt. 2. JOINT ATTENTION - Joint attention is the ability to pay attention to what others pay attention to. This is an important social cue, and SEL curricula can help students get better at regulating emotions, leading to academic success. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM 1. SEQUENCED - (step-by-step, elementary to advanced) 2. ACTIVE - (uses active forms ...