Social Emotional

Learning
Andrea Tate
Teacher Leader Project - California State University Fullerton
Audience: K-3 PLC St. Genevieve Elementary
April 7, 2022
 Inquiry Question
● How can the use of social emotional learning
strategies promote positive student
development?
Presentation Objectives & Standards
Objectives
After participating in this presentation, my K-3 PLC will be able to…
● Understand the foundation of social emotional learning and its benefits in the
classroom
● Identify and implement at least one SEL strategy that will support student
development

Standards
● CSTP 2.1: Promoting social development and responsibility within a caring
community where each student is treated fairly and respectfully
● CSTP 6.3: Collaborating with colleagues and the broader professional
community to support teacher and student learning
● NBPTS Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning
● TLS Domain 4: Facilitates improvements in instruction and student learning
 Table of Contents
01 Defining 02 Outcomes 03 Classroom
Social of Social Application
Emotional Emotional of Social
Learning Learning Emotional
Learning
 How would
you rate your
feelings going
into this
conversation?
 01
What is social
emotional
learning?
Defining Social Emotional Learning

The process where children and adults learn

and apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills
to…
1. understand and manage emotions,
2. set and achieve positive goals,
3. feel and show empathy for others,
4. establish and maintain positive relationships,
5. make responsible decisions.
(CASEL, 2019b, para. 1)
 Where did SEL originate?
Daniel Goleman (1995), who is known for his
pioneering work on emotional intelligence, set the
foundation for social emotional learning research.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) Social Emotional Learning

The capacity to be aware of, control,
and express one’s emotions, and to
handle interpersonal relationships
judiciously and empathetically.
(Oxford Dictionary)
(SEL)
Learning skills to be self-confident and
motivated, knowing expected behaviors,
curbing impulses, being able to wait, follow
directions, knowing how to ask for help,
expressing needs, and getting along with
others.
(Zins et. al, 2004)
The Current SEL Movement
Driven by CASEL

● Collaborative for Academic,

Social, and Emotional
Learning
● Based in University of Illinois
at Chicago
● Mission: to establish SEL as
an essential part of
education
 5 Competencies of SEL
Responsible
Self- Self- Social Relationship
Decision
Awareness Management Awareness Skills Making

Students can
Students can Students can see other Students can Students can
recognize regulate perspectives establish and make good
emotions and emotions, and maintain choices that
how they thoughts, and understand relationships care about
affect behaviors in the with strong the well-being
behavior different differences in communication of oneself and
situations others skills others
 Progress Monitoring Question
Look at the SEL competency
wheel and think about your
students:
1. What competency do you
think your students are
doing well?
2. What competency do your
students need to work
on?
 02
What are the
outcomes?
 “Attention to social and emotional
development is not only valuable in
early childhood. Sustaining a focus
on SEL growth through adolescence
is crucial for improving achievement
and outcomes beyond school.”
—JJ Heckman (2008)
 Positive Outcomes of SEL

Communication Behavior Anxiety Academics

Improve 35% of children have Decrease 2014 study shows
communication experienced 1+ emotional anxiety that teaching SEL
skills with teachers traumatic event. SEL in tests and raises student
and classmates provides helpful coping day-to-day scores by 11
strategies before challenges percentile points
behavior worsens
 03
How can I use
this in my
classroom?
 Classroom Implementation
1. Set goals before implementation

● What changes do you want to see in your class? Make a

list.

2. Understand there may be challenges. Suggestions:

● Focus on one outcome at a time

● Seek out additional trainings
● Consider a school-wide SEL program
Ideas for Classroom Implementation
● Art activity: play a song or read a
poem out loud. Distribute coloring
supplies and allow students to draw
out any feelings that come to mind
● Class jobs: teaches students to take
responsibility
● Student choice boards: empowers
students to make their own choices
● Mindfulness/meditation: belly
breathing, allows students to relax
● Breathing cards: directs the flow of
student breath
● Class intentions: set a goal for the
day
● Setting goals: come up with a star
and a step on what they did well, and
what they want to work on
● Picture books: find topics that relate
to areas your students are struggling
in
● Cool down corner: set up a safe space
in your classroom
● Feelings wheel/temperature check:
gauge how students are feeling
● Check in/check out: struggling
students are assigned a different
teacher to check in/out with each
morning and afternoon
Strategy Highlight: Check In/Check Out
● Not for all students, choose struggling students in your class
who could benefit from talking to someone else
● Check-ins are brief: 2 minutes in the morning, 2 minutes after
school
● Work with other teacher to get updates on student progress
● Teacher signs off on their behavior goals and progress
● Involve parents and students in goal-setting

● Check it out!
 Strategy Highlight: Cool Down Corner
Calming
posters for
students to
look at

A timer for
students to set:
this also tells them
Picture books based when to return to
on character their seat
development

Flip book cards to

walk them through
breathing and ways
to calm down
 REMINDER
If done correctly, you do
not need to set aside
much more time to
incorporate these SEL
strategies. Incorporate
them into existing
academic or morning
meeting time.
Engaging Families in SEL
● SEL Parent Letter
(provided by Advancement
Courses)
● Model what you seek
● Build your student’s
self-esteem and
confidence
● Respect that they
might act/think
differently than you
● Utilize school support
services
 Parent Apps

Parachute app: provides solutions for

parents as they face regular parenting
challenges; backed by parenting research

Mind Yeti app: mindfulness app for families

 Progress Monitoring Question
Now that you have a foundation in social
emotional learning, do you see the benefits of
using it in the classroom? How so?
Assessing Social Emotional Learning
The big question is…is it working?

Ideas for assessment:

● Surveys/questionnaires given to
students that measure SEL
competencies
● Observations: after a few weeks of
consistent implementation, look for
growth or change
● Exit tickets
Exit Tickets
SEL Curriculums to Consider
Curriculum Links

Move This World

Positive Action

Second Steps

Friendzy
 Culminating Question
Reflect on the behaviors you have seen in
your classroom these past two years.
Now reflect on the different SEL strategies
on your handout. Which strategy are you
considering implementing into your
classroom?
Please scan the QR code and answer on the
Padlet.
Culminating Activity
Thank you for your participation! After our
meeting, I will email you a Google Form
survey that is a follow-up of our
conversation today.

I would appreciate your response if you are

able.
 References List
● Advancement Courses Professional Development: An Exploration into Social and Emotional Learning
● Bennett, C. (2019, October 23). Social Emotional learning beyond the classroom. ThoughtCo. Retrieved April 3,
2022, from https://www.thoughtco.com/competencies-all-students-need-3571793
● Edutopia. (2001, February 22). Social and emotional learning: Strategies for parents. Edutopia. Retrieved April 3,
2022, from https://www.edutopia.org/social-emotional-learning-parent-resources
● Elias, M. J. (2014, August 15). Avoiding common mistakes when implementing SEL. Edutopia. Retrieved April 3,
2022, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/avoiding-common-mistakes-when-implementing-sel-maurice-elias
● 25 social emotional learning activities & how they promote student well-being. Prodigy Education. Retrieved April
3, 2022, from https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/social-emotional-learning-activities/
● George Lucas Educational Foundation. (2011, October 7). Social and Emotional Learning: A short history.
Edutopia. Retrieved April 3, 2022, from https://www.edutopia.org/social-emotional-learning-history
● The Heckman equation. The Heckman Equation. (2017, February 6). Retrieved April 3, 2022, from
https://heckmanequation.org/resource/the-heckman-equation/
● The importance of social emotional learning in children. Buffalo County Community Partners. (n.d.). Retrieved
April 3, 2022, from https://bcchp.org/the-importance-of-social-emotional-learning-in-children/
● Williams, P. (2019, February 15). Mapping 21st-century skills to SEL competencies. Getting Smart. Retrieved April
3, 2022, from https://www.gettingsmart.com/2019/02/15/mapping-21st-century-skills-to-sel-competencies/
● Zins, J. E., & Goleman, D. (2004). Building academic success on social and emotional learning: What does the
research say? Teachers College Press.