1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 7/15/14

5. “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

6. 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

7. Developing Empathy by Identifying Human Needs77
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

8. 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

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