WIthout even realizing my last blog post was about the importance of Social and Emotional Learning I came across this great resource from edutopia and decided to write about it again. Helping students learn to communicate effectively and to have healty and effective social relationships is important. We teach students about so many different concepts, skills, ideas, etc. why not teach them skillls to repsond to the challenges they will face in their day to day interactions? Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decsion making can only make us smarter. Why wait to incorporate SEL in our classrooms each and every day?
I am an Instructional Resource Teacher at Olds Elementary in Raleigh, NC. I believe that "TEACHING is learning!" and that teachers have Multiple Teaching Intelligences. As teachers we develop each day. I hope this site serves to aid teachers on their pedagogical journey.