Social Awareness: Building a Socially Active Classroom Community Dr Social Awareness: Building a Socially Active Classroom Community Dr. Doug Granier Welcome to our session! Meet and greet everyone. Sit anywhere that you like. 7/15/14

Group Expectations Be Respectful of Others. Focus on What Works. Stay Positive. Be Respectful of Others. Focus on What Works. Be an Active Participant. 7/15/14

Session Goals Explore new ideas and strategies. Share what’s already working. Explore new ideas and strategies. Build stronger relationships. Leave with a new personal goal. 7/15/14

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“Never worry about numbers “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.” (Mother Teresa)   “It’s about creating an environment where a child can learn – because if a child isn’t emotionally prepared to learn, he or she is not going to learn.” (Marc Brackett) “Building emotional awareness, self-control, and relationship skills are master skills. When we nurture them, children do better in all areas of their lives.” (Mark Greenberg) 7/15/14

Think/Pair/Share Review the three research quotes. Choose one that you would like to think about a little more. Pair up with someone in the room that you don’t know very well. Discuss how your quote impacts teaching and learning in a classroom. 7/15/14

Developing Empathy by Identifying Human Needs 77 Developing Empathy by Identifying Human Needs Review the list of basic human needs. Identify your top 3 to 4 needs right now. Talk with a small group about your needs and brainstorm how you could meet them. 7/15/14

Strategies that Foster Empathy and Social Responsibility in Students What do we know? What do we want to know? What do we do next? 7/15/14

Reflection, Goal Setting, and Closure 7/15/14