Creating a Supportive Learning Environment Through Social Emotional Learning

Are you looking for ways to assist your students in managing their emotions, building positive relationships with others and making responsible decisions? In this mini-course, participants will identify and share developmentally appropriate, research-based strategies that foster students’ social and emotional growth. In addition, we will examine best practices for creating and cultivating a positive beginning of the school year. This course is based on the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework.

Course Objectives:
• Articulate the latest research findings and policy recommendations on how learning happens in supportive learning environments where social, emotional and academic development are integrated;
• Identify and share developmentally appropriate, research-based strategies that foster student growth in the five competencies outlined in CASEL’s framework for social emotional learning; and,
• Apply new knowledge through self-reflection, goal setting and action planning.