We know that social and emotional learning (SEL) is important for students, but how do we teach it seamlessly in our content lessons so it doesn't feel like more work? Learn 5 SEL power moves that directly help your students master academic content faster and better than ever. These are quick, on the spot, unplanned, but powerful ways to infuse SEL into any content classroom and grade level (K-12+).
How to use this video: Show this video to educators to prove that SEL integration does not have to be something overly complicated such that it feels like something added to our already busy "teacher plate." Here is a way to do it sustainably, spontaneously, and effectively!
For more information about our Mindset Mastery SEL Curriculum, teacher and adult SEL professional development, and other SEL services and programs, check us out at www.legacymasteryacademy.org
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction: How do infuse SEL into our classrooms
1:01 #1. Create Psychological Safety
1:58 You set the tone
2:33 Create rituals that support peer-peer psychological safety
5:20 The dangers of not having psychological safety
6:00 Build Positive Relationships (6 Powerful Ways)
7:21 #2. Apply the 3 SEL Signature Practices (CASEL)
7:38 SEL Signature Practice 1: Welcoming Inclusion Activity, Routine, or Ritual
11:03 SEL Signature Practice 2: Engaging Strategies
12:35 Collaborative Problem-Solving Routines are the best way to teach SEL
14:21 SEL Signature Practice 3: Optimistic Closure
15:36 #3. SEL Micro-Lessons
19:10 #4 SEL Thought Coaching
22:15 Wise Feedback
23:53 #5 SEL Think Alouds
About this KZread Channel: This KZread channel helps school staff members (teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, etc) strengthen their own SEL skills and implement high quality SEL instruction in their classrooms or staff meetings! This is your one-stop shop for all things SEL-related. Our aim is to have the first personal and professional development channel that's engaging, informative, and transformative!
WHO AM I: I’m Gerard Vargas, a former high school science teacher, teacher trainer, and university professor who helps people achieve their goals by optimizing their beliefs and behaviors. I’m the cofounder of the Legacy Mastery Academy, an organization that offers curriculum and training to help students and teachers develop Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills like self-discipline, working well with others, and emotional management so they can increase achievement in all areas of their life. Learn more about what we do at www.legacymasteryacademy.org/
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Mindset Mastery SEL Curriculum: The first hands-on, inquiry-based, comprehensive SEL program for grades 6-12+ that is founded on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to optimize beliefs, thinking patterns, and habits. www.legacymasteryacademy.org/...
SEL Dialogues cards build community and psychological safety while strengthening every SEL skill through a fun game that’s perfect for community or restorative justice circles. www.legacymasteryacademy.org/...
The SEL Mindset Journal helps you build ten habits that improve your motivation, self-discipline, self-control, energy levels, happiness, and resilience! www.legacymasteryacademy.org/...
SEL visuals are captivating cartoons that stimulate discussion, community, and SEL mastery. Use them in community circles, to start discussions, as lesson hooks, and to support English Language learners and students with special needs. www.legacymasteryacademy.org/...
Classroom SEL Plugins are short SEL routines that directly help students master academic content in any subject area and grade level! www.legacymasteryacademy.org/...
Adult SEL Plugins are short routines that develop staff SEL, improve staff culture, well-being, performance, and help you achieve your staff meeting or PD objectives! www.legacymasteryacademy.org/...
Our SEL PD options help meet your staff’s needs and earn Continuing Education Units; from our 5-Day SEL Institute, a Seminar for students, teachers, and parents, to our focused SEL PD series! Learn more: www.legacymasteryacademy.org/...