SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course is designed to teach middle and high school students how to use SEL (Social Emotional Learning) skills to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to use SEL skills for academic and personal success
- Develop self-awareness and self-management skills
- Improve social awareness and relationship skills
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop self-awareness and self-management skills
- Improve social awareness and relationship skills
- Use SEL skills to succeed academically and personally
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of English
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- Emotional Intelligence: Achieving Academic and Career Success
- Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential
- The Science of Well-Being
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Marc Brackett
- Dr. Angela Duckworth
Related Books
Description
Social and emotional learning, or SEL, programs have flourished in schools during the last decade. In this course the instructor (Emily Price) introduces you to the history and framings of social and emotional learning preK-12 curricula, as well as various elementary, middle, and high school SEL programs and associated research.
Outline
- Social Emotional Well-Being for Students
- Introduction to the Specialization
- Introduction to SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being
- Instructional Introduction - Emily
- "It Never Has Been, It Isn't Now, and It Never Will Be" by Robert Selman
- "SEL Practices" by Mark Greenberg
- How you can earn 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specialization
- Module 1 Readings
- Social Emotional Well-Being for Students
- The Field of SEL: Purposes and Origins
- Instructional Introduction - Emily
- "Studying Emotion" by Paul Ekman
- "The Origins of CASEL" by Roger Weissberg
- "Academic Lecture" by Maurice Elias
- Updated CASEL SEL Framework
- Module 2 Readings
- The Field of SEL: Purposes and Origins
- SEL Program Formats and Characteristics of Effective Programs
- Instructional Introduction - Emily
- Emily Price - "Ways SEL Programs Differ: Scope, Focus, Audience, and Pedagogy"
- Emily Price - "General Considerations for Effectiveness and Implementation"
- Module 3 Readings
- SEL Program Formats and Characteristics of Effective Programs
- SEL Across the Developmental Spectrum: Early Childhood and Elementary
- Instructional Introduction - Emily
- Dr. Dan Liston - "SEL Research Findings: Part 1"
- Module 4 Readings
- Optional Reading
- SEL Across the Developmental Spectrum: Early Childhood and Elementary
- SEL Across the Developmental Spectrum: Middle and High School
- Instructional Introduction - Emily
- "Myths of the Adolescent Brain" by Dan Siegel
- Dr. Dan Liston - "SEL Research Findings: Part 2"
- Module 5 Readings
- Optional Reading
- SEL Across the Developmental Spectrum: Middle and High School
Summary of User Reviews
Learn how to develop social and emotional skills in students with this course. Users have given positive feedback about the course's practical approach in teaching SEL. However, some users have expressed concerns about the course being too basic and lacking depth.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approach in teaching SELPros from User Reviews
- Provides practical strategies to teach SEL
- Great resource for educators and parents
- Engaging and interactive course content
Cons from User Reviews
- Lacks depth and advanced concepts
- Some users found the content too basic
- Limited focus on cultural diversity
Dan Liston
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SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being
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