Social Emotional Learning 101

What is Self-Awareness about?

• Making informed choices

• Managing our emotions and actions

• Understanding our culture, thoughts, feelings, and capabilities

• How we get along with others

What does Self-Management include?

• Understanding different perspectives

• Coping with stress and developing personal agency

• Building lasting friendships

• Listening to students’ opinions

What is an aspect of Social Awareness?

• Setting goals

• Having empathy for people

• Reflecting on personal experiences

• Managing conflicts

Which is a part of Relationship Skills?

• Understanding our own culture

• Communicating clearly and solving problems together

• Managing our emotions

• Making positive choices

What is involved in Responsible Decision-Making?

• Understanding how events can influence us

• Developing a sense of belonging

• Forming lasting friendships

• Thinking about the consequences of our actions

How can classroom environments strengthen SEL?

• By being competitive

• Through individual work only

• Being nurturing and relationship-rich

• Focusing on academic success only

Who are children's first teachers according to the text?

• Their peers

• Families and caregivers

• Their school teachers

• Community leaders

What role do community programs play in SEL?

• They offer space for practice of SEL skills

• They provide academic support only

• They limit SEL to sports

• They focus on cultural events only

What does promoting self-awareness often involve?

• Discussing strategies for dealing with emotions

• Offering choices

• Asking open-ended questions

• Giving constructive feedback

What is a way to promote responsible decision-making?

• Modeling active listening

• Building trusting relationships

• Supporting them to set goals

• Offering choices and support to think through pros and cons