[Pane Core SEL Competencies] – has identified five core groups of social and emotional competencies: able to understand one’s feelings and beliefs, as well as developing Self-awareness—being Self-management—learning to manage and express emotions appropriately, controlling impulses, overcoming challenges, setting and persevering Social awareness—seeing other points of view and empathizing with others, and learning to accepti differences Relationship skills—developing healthy and respectful relationships; managing peer pressure; and handling conflict appropriately Responsible decision-making—considering a variety of factors when making decisions and being aware of consequences [END Pane Core SEL Competencies] – [Pane How can SEL skills be taught?] – Research also indicates that SEL programs with the best outcomes are: multi-year in duration, use interactive instructional methods, and are integrated into the life of the school rather than being implemented as marginal add-ons. are various commercially-produced curriculum materials available. CASEL has produced the , which is available on their website. This provides an independent and objective review and rating of evidence-based programs in social and emotional learning. The guide is intended to help schools and teachers identify programs that will best meet their needs. [END Pane How can SEL skills be taught?] – [Pane RI SEL Standards] – On October 24, 2017, the Council for Elementary and Secondary Education endorsed . Districts are encouraged to follow these standards and implement them in classrooms at all levels, for all students. SEL is NOT "one more thing", but connects to all instruction and supports academic rigor. SEL skills are important for ALL! [END Pane RI SEL Standards] – [Pane Incorporating SEL into current teaching] –
[Pane – Core SEL Competencies] has identified five core groups of social and emotional competencies: Self-awareness—being able to understand one’s feelings and beliefs, as well as developing Self-management—learning to manage and express emotions appropriately, controlling impulses, overcoming challenges, setting and persevering Social awareness—seeing other points of view and empathizing with others, and learning to accepti differences Relationship skills—developing healthy and respectful relationships; managing peer pressure; and handling conflict appropriately Responsible decision-making—considering a variety of factors when making decisions and being aware of consequences [END Pane – Core SEL Competencies] [Pane – How can SEL skills be taught?] Research also indicates that SEL programs with the best outcomes are: multi-year in duration, use interactive instructional methods, and are integrated into the life of the school rather than being implemented as marginal add-ons. are various commercially-produced curriculum materials available. CASEL has produced the , which is available on their website. This provides an independent and objective review and rating of evidence-based programs in social and emotional learning. The guide is intended to help schools and teachers identify programs that will best meet their needs. [END Pane – How can SEL skills be taught?] [Pane – RI SEL Standards] On October 24, 2017, the Council for Elementary and Secondary Education endorsed . Districts are encouraged to follow these standards and implement them in classrooms at all levels, for all students. SEL is NOT "one more thing", but connects to all instruction and supports academic rigor. SEL skills are important for ALL! [END Pane – RI SEL Standards] [Pane – Incorporating SEL into current teaching]
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