Full Description
Make social and emotional learning a way of being—all day, every day, and in any setting
The pandemic and subsequent switch to distance learning combined with recent instances of racial injustice has put a spotlight on the cracks in the practice of social and emotional learning (SEL). More than ever before, schools are shifting their focus and prioritizing SEL competencies—around the nation and the world. The call for compassion has never been greater.
To easily and effortlessly build SEL into virtual, blended, or in-person environments, behavior experts Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and John Hannigan have drawn together a collection of tools and processes for SEL that can be applied in any learning environment. In SEL from a Distance, you'll learn:
The five SEL competencies and dozens of easy to use processes for building skills in each
How to identify challenging behaviors and prioritize, define mastery, and teach the SEL skills necessary to address them
Tips for identifying, teaching, modeling, and reinforcing SEL skills in a virtual setting
Strategies for applying SEL to the needs of your unique learning environment
Let this practical, easy-to-use toolkit guide you through embedding these critical SEL competencies into your virtual classrooms and make SEL a way of being for you and your students—anytime, anywhere.
Endorsements from the People Who Matter Most:
"My teacher told our entire class, 'if you need someone to talk to, I am here for you.' This was powerful to hear. I have never had a teacher say that to an entire class before."
—Ani, 12th grade, Missouri
"My teacher helps us use SEL strategies to relax our brains when we are feeling stressed."
—Harmon, 4th grade, California
Contents
About the Authors
PART I. THE WHAT AND WHY OF SEL
CHAPTER 1. WHY SEL IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER
CHAPTER 2. DIGGING INTO SEL
What Is SEL?
What SEL Common Language Will Be Utilized for This Book?
Why Implement SEL?
Why SEL Now More Than Ever?
SEL Imagery
Behaviors vs. Skills
SEL Competency Implementation Framework
Definition of SEL Planning Template Terms
What Is the Systemic Behavior Gap? How Can We Avoid It?
The Thinking Behind the Tools and Processes (Connecting SEL to Real Life)
How Best to Utilize the Next Sections of This Book
PART II. THE TOOLS AND PROCESSES
CHAPTER 3. RELATIONSHIP SKILLS TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Relationship Skills
Communication
Social Engagement
Relationship Building
Teamwork
CHAPTER 4. RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Responsible Decision Making
Identifying Problems
Analyzing Situations
Solving Problems
Evaluating
Reflecting
Ethical Responsibility
CHAPTER 5. SOCIAL AWARENESS TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Social Awareness
Perspective Taking
Empathy
Appreciating Diversity
Respect for Others
CHAPTER 6. SELF-MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Self-Management
Impulse Control
Stress Management
Self-Discipline
Self-Motivation
Goal Setting
Organizational Skills
CHAPTER 7. SELF-AWARENESS TOOLS AND PROCESSES
SEL Competency: Self-Awareness
Identifying Emotions
Accurate Self-Perception
Recognizing Strengths
Self-Confidence
Self-Efficacy
PART III. SEL IN PRACTICE
CHAPTER 8. BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: TEACHER TEAM CASE STUDY SAMPLE
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