Exploring Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in Higher Education
August 30, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is “the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.” SEL is grounded in research and experiences within K-12 curriculum but is becoming more of an area of focus at all levels of education and in professional and continuing education programs. It is an approach that uses empirical practices and classroom activities that incorporate social-emotional competencies to improve the quality of classroom interactions, academic development, motivation to learn, and teacher-student engagement. (Integrating Social Emotional Learning Strategies in Higher Education, Chiara Elmi)
In this session, we will:
- Define SEL
- Explain SEL and its relevance to the working world
- Review the origins of SEL
- Explore the value of SEL in higher education
- Examine key considerations for successful SEL
Please review the following important notes:
- Registration for each session will close 1 hour prior to the start time.
- To participate fully in the session, you will require an internet enabled device and a stable internet connection.
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- You will receive a link to join the online session 1 hour before the session is due to begin.