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Social and emotional learning in out-of-school time: Beyond academics, beyond the classroom. Kate Walker, KCWALKER@UMN.EDU Extension Specialist, Center for Youth Development Elizabeth Hagen, hage0418@UMN.EDU Graduate Research Assistant, Educational Psychology. SEL and You.
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Social and emotional learning in out-of-school time: Beyond academics, beyond the classroom Kate Walker, KCWALKER@UMN.EDU Extension Specialist, Center for Youth Development Elizabeth Hagen, hage0418@UMN.EDU Graduate Research Assistant, Educational Psychology
SEL and You • When you think of “social and emotional learning” what comes to mind? • What’s a skill that helps you be successful that is not related to academic content?
What is SEL? • A process through which young people enhance their ability to integrate thinking, feeling, and behaving to achieve important life tasks: • Recognize and manage emotions • Care about others • Make good decisions • Behave ethically and responsibly • Develop positive relationships • Avoid negative behaviors
CASEL’S Conceptual Framework Academically Successful Build Social and Emotional Learning Skills Coordinated School, Family, and Community Efforts Healthy Good Social Relationships Engaged Citizens
Durlak, J. A., & Weissberg, R. P. (2010). Afterschool program that follow evidence-based practices to promote social and emotional development are effective.
SAFE Model • S- Sequenced • Does the program apply a planned set of activities to develop skills in a step-by-step fashion? • A- Active • Does the program use active forms of learning? • F- Focused • Does the program devote sufficient time exclusively to SEL goals? • E-Explicit • Does the program target specific SEL skills?
Sel Learning series • 2013-14: Understanding and Assessing Social and Emotional Learning. Year 1 will focus on what the research tells us about why social and emotional learning matters and how it is assessed. • 2014-15: Social and Emotional Learning in Action. Year 2 will explore ways to enhance social and emotional learning in youth programs and strategies for preparing adults (staff, parents, teachers) to support this learning. • 2015-16: Taking Social and Emotional Learning to Scale. Year 3 will reflect upon the series and promote social and emotional learning in Minnesota’s youth programs. Trainings will be developed to provide practical ways to apply research to practice.
training Opportunities • Mar 12 - Social and Emotional Learning Webinar • Mar 13 - Central Regional Forum, Arboretum • May 6 - Social and Emotional Learning Symposium, Minneapolis and Online