Teaching to the Heart: Implementing Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Katie Harris, Jesse Myers, Tenyce Doan, Taylor Hryniw, Melissa Bishouty.
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Harris, K., Myers, J., Doan, T., Hryniw, T., & Bistoury, M. (2022, April 1). Teaching to the heart: Implementing social and emotional learning in the classroom. Classroom Practice in 2022. Retrieved [date], from https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/educ5202/chapter/teaching-to-the-heart-implementing-social-and-emotional-learning-in-the-classroom/
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning (SEL) refers to the abilities and skills in understanding, recognizing, and managing emotions, empathizing with others, establishing and maintaining healthy and supportive relationships, making responsible decisions, and effectively navigating challenging situations (Woolfolk et al., 2019). Teachers who are comfortable and committed to implementing SEL strategies in their classroom experience positive relationships with their students, which in turn, enhances students’ academic and future success (Poulou, et al., 2018; Rassiger, 2012).
Podcast description
What can social-emotional learning (SEL) look like in our classrooms? Can we tie these intricate life skills to our classroom planning and curriculum? Today when trying to think up ways that we can do this for responsible decision making, Katie reaches out to fellow teaching candidates – Taylor, Jesse, and Tenyce – who inspire her through their examples in the remainder of the SEL categories. The following podcast episode, Making a Choice to Bring SEL into our Classroom, discusses the importance of SEL and the benefits of incorporating SEL into the classroom.
Five Components of Social and Emotional Learning
Social and Emotional Learning Resources for the Classroom
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It can be tricky to find where to start when wanting to incorporate SEL into your classroom. Here are some resources mentioned in the podcast episode, Making a Choice to Bring SEL into our Classroom, to help give you inspiration and ideas on how to bring SEL into your classroom!
Explore the Ideas and Concepts More!
Throughout the podcast, Making a Choice to Bring SEL into our Classroom, we explored many concepts, ideas, and theories when discussing strategies to incorporate SEL into the classroom. Here are some links to the core ideas and theories that provided insight and inspiration to bringing SEL into the classroom.
- Education for Democracy:
- Building Relationships:
- Cultivating Classroom Management:
Meet the Team behind Teaching to the Heart
Jesse Myers (Teacher Candidate, PJ; Faculty of Education, University of Windsor) has extensive knowledge in adult-literacy and mental health in youth athletes from experience working as a child and youth counsellor, national program coordinator at non-profit literacy organization, and varsity athlete coach. Jesse looks to apply his knowledge learned through curriculum development, classroom management, and data management in his future classrooms. Follow him on Twitter @Teacher_Myers
Katie Harris (Teacher Candidate, PJ; Faculty of Education, University of Windsor) has a passion for learning and teaching, approaching each teaching opportunity with all her heart. She strives to create safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for all her students. Her strengths lay in her musical-creative abilities alongside a logical, critical thinking side. Follow her on Twitter @teacherHarris1
Melissa Bishouty (Teacher Candidate, PJ: Faculty of Education, University of Windsor) has a love for travelling, reading, and music. She is currently in the International Baccalaureate program, and she strives to incorporate her love of learning and exploring into her future teaching practices. She hopes to inspire her students to be confident and active learners who love to learn and experience new things! Follow her on Twitter @Mme_Bishouty
Taylor Hryniw (Teacher Candidate – PJ; Faculty of Education, University of Windsor) has a desire to implement digital technology into the classroom to allow for interactive and inspiring learning experiences that offers success for every student. Holding a motto of progress over perfection, she strives to create a classroom environment that allows for a growth mindset to be encouraged and philosophies of education as a lived experience to flourish. Follow her on twitter @hryniwt
Tenyce Doan (Teacher Candidate, PJ; Faculty of Education, University of Windsor) completed her B.Sc. in Biological Sciences at the University of Windsor. Being a lover of science, she hopes to spread her excitement for learning about all things living through engaging and interactive lessons. Tenyce has been a dental assistant for the last seven years and is delighted to translate her compassion and care for patients in the clinic into the classroom setting for future students. Follow her on Twitter @Ms_TDoan
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