Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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What is Social and Emotional Learning?
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which we learn to recognize and manage emotions, care about others, make good decisions, behave ethically and responsibly, develop positive relationships, and avoid negative behaviors . It is the process through which students enhance their ability to integrate thinking, feeling, and behaving in order to achieve important life tasks. Within the school setting, SEL can best be accomplished through a layered approach of skills lessons, infusion into the curricula and classroom practices, and an environment of safety, respect, and caring which models SEL values.
Why Social and Emotional Learning? |
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Here are just a few examples of how SEL can help students:
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It enhances the potential for individual and social growth and learning
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Academics/school involvement increases greatly when students are individualized, personalized and feel like they belong to the fabric of the school
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The social and emotional aspects of each individual are the driving forces in one's ability to learn.
- Integrating SEL skills and academic skills prepares our students for life in the world. This is what employers are asking for.
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Strategy for Student Success: How Social and Emotional Learning Helps Kids Achieve (PDF) |
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Anchorage School District is a national leader in Social and Emotional Learning
Click to watch a short video about SEL at ASD
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Our standards and benchmarks |
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As of August 14 the Anchorage School Board passed the implementation of Social and Emotional Learning standards. As per the six-year plan, we will now begin implementing those standards in pilot schools across the district. For those interested in working more closely with us on this topic, please contact Victoria Blakeney for opportunities for your involvement.
As with all district standards, they will be implemented as part of a culturally responsive education:
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 Keep up with the latest developments in
Social and Emotional Learning on our wikispace at asd-sel.wikispaces.com
Check the wikispace for more
information about:
- Teacher Tools
- SEL and Culturally Responsive Practices
- SEL Strategic Plan
- Standards Based Assessment and Reporting
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