Understanding and Supporting Social Emotional Development (Elementary)

78 m

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an educational approach that systematically teaches students essential life skills for managing emotions, building relationships, and making responsible decisions alongside their academic development. This elementary-focused course guides educators through understanding the five core SEL competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making) as outlined in the CASEL framework, while exploring how non-cognitive skills significantly impact academic success and overall student well-being. The course emphasizes practical implementation strategies for integrating SEL into daily classroom routines, schoolwide initiatives, and teaching practices, while also addressing the critical importance of educator self-care and resilience in effectively modeling social-emotional competencies for students.

Understanding and Supporting Social Emotional Development (Elementary)

Author Details

Author | Gina Karp, M.Ed

Gina Gutierrez Karp is an educator, curriculum developer, and consultant based in New York and California. Her areas of specialty in K-12 education are school safety, climate and culture. As a restorative justice practitioner, Gina Karp has trained and coached teachers, school leaders, district office staff, social workers and juvenile probation officers in the sustainable implementation of restorative practices.

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