1. Training Module 7 of 10: Social Emotional Learning
Five Core Competencies

2. Today’s Goals Academic Goal:
To become more knowledgeable about Social Emotional Learning.
Social Goal:
To respectfully listen in open dialogue with each other.
Jill

3. WHY SEL? Reason #1

4. WHY SEL? Reason #2

5. The Whole Child Community Home School
A child within an ecology of multiple and interconnected parts nested in overlapping systems
Community
Home
School
Cognitive
Social
Physical
Emotional
This is another representation of the vision, mission, and goals of ISBE. Note the intersections of the various developmental domains with the spaces and places in which a child lives and grows within systems where individuals, regardless of age, are able to access the supports required to live a full and enriching life requires a diligent and relentless focus on equity and a constant and careful consideration of the unintended consequences that can result from any policy determination.

6. #186 Board Policy
Student social and emotional development shall be incorporated in the District's educational program and shall be consistent with the social and emotional development standards to be contained in the Illinois Learning Standards.

7. What is SEL?
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to:
Understand and manage emotions
Set and achieve positive goals
Feel and show empathy for others
Establish and maintain positive relationships
And make responsible decisions.

8. Adult SEL Competence and Learning
Adults who have the ability to recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate emotions are more likely to demonstrate patience and empathy, encourage healthy communication, and create safe learning environments.
Brackett, Katella, Kremenitzer, Alster, and Caruso, 2008
In another study however, only 36% of those
tested were able to accurately identify their
emotions as they happened.
Bradberry, Greaves, 2009

9. SEL Starts with Adults

10. Self-Awareness Identifying emotions Accurate self- perception
Recognizing strengths
Sense of self-confidence
Self-efficacy

12. 1st Competency is….
Self-awareness: Know your strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism, and a “growth mindset.”

13. Assess Self Awareness
Rank each competency area from easiest (1) to hardest (4+) for you personally. Then share one area with a friend.
Example: Self Awareness-Competency Area
1 Identify Emotions
3 Accurate Self-Perception
2 Recognizing Strengths
4 Self-Confidence
5 Self-Efficacy
Self Awareness
Jill
Make it personal
Think about which ones do you model
As a human being
Your own SEL competencies
Rank them by easiest and hardest by competency area 1 (easiest) to 5 (hardest)

14. Tips for Developing Self Awareness
Keep an open mind.
Be mindful of your strengths and weaknesses.
Stay focused.
Set boundaries
Know your emotional triggers.
Embrace your intuition.
Practice self-discipline.

15. Paired Share Reflection
Are there any patterns you notice?
Do your strengths and/or weaknesses cluster in any one area?
Which of your strengths do you rely heavily on in your current work position?
Are there any areas you would like to particularly work on and improve upon?
What are some things you could do that would support that?

16. Self-Management Impulse control Stress management Self-discipline
Self-motivation
Goal setting
Organizational skills

17. The Challenge
Anyone can become angry – that’s easy but to be angry with the right person,
to the right degree,
at the right time,
for the right purpose,
and in the right way –this is not easy.
Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics

18. SEL Development “Rewire” your responses to feelings
Change how you think about the situation
Alter your behavior
EMOTIONS > THOUGHTS > BEHAVIOR > PERFORMANCE
Emotions Thoughts Behavior Performance

19. Social-Awareness Perspective-taking Empathy Appreciating diversity
Respect for others

20. Relationship-Skills Communication Social engagement
Building relationships
Working cooperatively
Resolving conflicts
Helping/Seeking help

21. Responsible Decision-Making
Problem identification
Situation analysis
Problem-solving
Evaluation
Reflection
Ethical responsibility